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DX03 OHV

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 74,334 miles on the clock, averaging 3,893 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 DX03 OHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,893

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,334 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,893
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DX03 OHV 25k37k50k62k74k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage70,886 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage67,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,158 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage62,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage54,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage51,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage48,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage43,733 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage38,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage34,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage30,086 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage24,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,926 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

RegistrationDX03 OHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DX03 OHV

What car is DX03 OHV?

DX03 OHV is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DX03 OHV?

The last recorded mileage for DX03 OHV was 74,334 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX03 OHV passed its MOT?

DX03 OHV has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2019.

Is DX03 OHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX03 OHV 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 DX03 OHV?

DX03 OHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.