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DU03 FPX

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 144,603 miles on the clock, averaging 8,200 miles per year, around 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 DU03 FPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,200

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,494
Average per year8,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU03 FPX 37k64k91k118k145k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage137,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage134,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage130,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage128,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage119,049 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,042 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
PASS
Mileage108,497 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,486 miles
Since last MOT+11,603 miles
PASS
Mileage96,883 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage87,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage77,738 miles
Since last MOT+9,455 miles
PASS
Mileage68,283 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
Mileage60,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage52,254 miles
Since last MOT+15,747 miles
PASS
Mileage36,507 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

RegistrationDU03 FPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DU03 FPX

What car is DU03 FPX?

DU03 FPX is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DU03 FPX?

The last recorded mileage for DU03 FPX was 144,603 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU03 FPX passed its MOT?

DU03 FPX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.

Is DU03 FPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU03 FPX 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 DU03 FPX?

DU03 FPX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.