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EF03 HHR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 108,907 miles on the clock, averaging 10,135 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF03 HHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,135

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading108,907 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year10,135
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 HHR 28k48k69k89k109k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,907 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage108,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage100,102 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,883 miles
Since last MOT+11,609 miles
PASS
Mileage88,274 miles
Since last MOT+19,944 miles
PASS
Mileage68,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
PASS
Mileage63,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage61,078 miles
Since last MOT+11,357 miles
PASS
Mileage49,721 miles
Since last MOT+21,614 miles
PASS
Mileage28,107 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,099 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 HHR

What car is EF03 HHR?

EF03 HHR is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 HHR?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 HHR was 108,907 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 HHR passed its MOT?

EF03 HHR has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2014.

Is EF03 HHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 HHR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF03 HHR?

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