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SM03 NHB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 84,584 miles on the clock, averaging 6,629 miles per year, 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 NHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,629

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,584 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,629
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM03 NHB 23k38k54k69k85k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,584 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage75,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage68,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage61,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage56,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage49,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage41,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage36,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage30,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage22,623 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 NHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 NHB

What car is SM03 NHB?

SM03 NHB is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 NHB?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 NHB was 84,584 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 NHB passed its MOT?

SM03 NHB has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2015.

Is SM03 NHB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 NHB 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 NHB?

SM03 NHB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.