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CF03 AUA

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 174,030 miles on the clock, averaging 11,725 miles per year, above 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 CF03 AUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,030
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,725

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,030 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,377
Average per year11,725
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CF03 AUA 49k80k112k143k174k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,030 miles
Since last MOT+13,377 miles
PASS
Mileage160,653 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,641 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage154,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,058 miles
PASS
Mileage146,702 miles
Since last MOT+15,269 miles
PASS
Mileage131,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,433 miles
Since last MOT+13,125 miles
PASS
Mileage118,308 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,305 miles
Since last MOT+11,465 miles
PASS
Mileage106,840 miles
Since last MOT+20,331 miles
PASS
Mileage86,509 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,508 miles
Since last MOT+15,193 miles
PASS
Mileage71,315 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,271 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage61,244 miles
Since last MOT+11,959 miles
PASS
Mileage49,285 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

RegistrationCF03 AUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCF — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CF03 AUA

What car is CF03 AUA?

CF03 AUA is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CF03 AUA?

The last recorded mileage for CF03 AUA was 174,030 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CF03 AUA passed its MOT?

CF03 AUA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2017.

Is CF03 AUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CF03 AUA 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 CF03 AUA?

CF03 AUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.