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EF03 EEH

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 104,757 miles on the clock, averaging 5,878 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 EF03 EEH

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,878

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 reading104,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 EEH 40k56k72k89k105k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,757 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage101,823 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage98,781 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,665 miles
PASS
Mileage93,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage87,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage82,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage78,862 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage74,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage68,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage60,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage51,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage40,227 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

RegistrationEF03 EEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 EEH

What car is EF03 EEH?

EF03 EEH is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 EEH?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 EEH was 104,757 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 EEH passed its MOT?

EF03 EEH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2017.

Is EF03 EEH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 EEH 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 EF03 EEH?

EF03 EEH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.