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DG03 OOX

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 122,895 miles on the clock, averaging 7,286 miles per year, 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 DG03 OOX

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,286

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

Below average
Latest reading122,895 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG03 OOX 38k59k80k102k123k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage114,114 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage108,122 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage104,143 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage94,930 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage87,973 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,887 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage78,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,610 miles
PASS
Mileage73,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage64,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,249 miles
PASS
Mileage56,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,204 miles
PASS
Mileage47,527 miles
Since last MOT+9,833 miles
PASS
Mileage37,694 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

RegistrationDG03 OOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DG03 OOX

What car is DG03 OOX?

DG03 OOX is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DG03 OOX?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 OOX was 122,895 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 OOX passed its MOT?

DG03 OOX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2017.

Is DG03 OOX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG03 OOX 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 DG03 OOX?

DG03 OOX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.