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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 121,772 miles on the clock, averaging 3,924 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 VA03 DBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 121,772 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19 |
| Average per year | 3,924 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | VA03 DBZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VA — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About VA03 DBZ
What car is VA03 DBZ?
VA03 DBZ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.
What is the mileage of VA03 DBZ?
The last recorded mileage for VA03 DBZ was 121,772 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VA03 DBZ passed its MOT?
VA03 DBZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.
Is VA03 DBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA03 DBZ 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 VA03 DBZ?
VA03 DBZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.