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VE03 MZL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 86,809 miles on the clock, averaging 4,710 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for VE03 MZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,809
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,710

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,809 miles
Reading date
Miles last year196
Average per year4,710
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE03 MZL 31k45k59k73k87k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,809 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,613 miles
Since last MOT+12,165 miles
PASS
Mileage74,448 miles
Since last MOT+13,771 miles
PASS
Mileage60,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,677 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage55,187 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage54,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage50,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage48,441 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage46,579 miles
Since last MOT+2,470 miles
PASS
Mileage44,109 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage40,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage31,193 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 MZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VE03 MZL

What car is VE03 MZL?

VE03 MZL is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE03 MZL?

The last recorded mileage for VE03 MZL was 86,809 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE03 MZL passed its MOT?

VE03 MZL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2018.

Is VE03 MZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE03 MZL 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 VE03 MZL?

VE03 MZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.