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CU03 DTK

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 146,907 miles on the clock, averaging 10,879 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 CU03 DTK

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,879

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,907 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU03 DTK 27k57k87k117k147k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,907 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage142,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage139,221 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage94,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage84,147 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage73,154 miles
Since last MOT+11,309 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,845 miles
Since last MOT+11,250 miles
PASS
Mileage50,595 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,590 miles
Since last MOT+12,138 miles
PASS
Mileage38,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage30,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage26,696 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

RegistrationCU03 DTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CU03 DTK

What car is CU03 DTK?

CU03 DTK is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU03 DTK?

The last recorded mileage for CU03 DTK was 146,907 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU03 DTK passed its MOT?

CU03 DTK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2017.

Is CU03 DTK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU03 DTK 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 CU03 DTK?

CU03 DTK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.