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CE03 UBF

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 99,532 miles on the clock, averaging 4,452 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for CE03 UBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,452

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

Low mileage
Latest reading99,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,544
Average per year4,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE03 UBF 50k63k75k87k100k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,532 miles
Since last MOT+10,544 miles
PASS
Mileage88,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,988 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage63,387 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,305 miles
Since last MOT+20,610 miles
PASS
Mileage42,695 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage38,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,619 miles
Since last MOT+11,857 miles
PASS
Mileage26,762 miles
Since last MOT+12,035 miles
PASS
Mileage14,727 miles
Since last MOT+11,870 miles
PASS
Mileage2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage69,310 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage58,235 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage50,249 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,241 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CE03 UBF

What car is CE03 UBF?

CE03 UBF is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE03 UBF?

The last recorded mileage for CE03 UBF was 99,532 miles, recorded on 18 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE03 UBF passed its MOT?

CE03 UBF has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2017.

Is CE03 UBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE03 UBF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CE03 UBF?

CE03 UBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.