Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 74,612 miles on the clock, averaging 4,370 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SM03 NCE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 74,612 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,583 |
| Average per year | 4,370 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM03 NCE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SM03 NCE
What car is SM03 NCE?
SM03 NCE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM03 NCE?
The last recorded mileage for SM03 NCE was 74,612 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM03 NCE passed its MOT?
SM03 NCE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 16 Aug 2019.
Is SM03 NCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 NCE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM03 NCE?
SM03 NCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.