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EF03 PCZ

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 198,261 miles on the clock, averaging 7,805 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 EF03 PCZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
198,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,805

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading198,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year331
Average per year7,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 PCZ 47k85k123k161k198k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,261 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
PASS
Mileage197,930 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage197,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage195,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage191,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,640 miles
PASS
Mileage189,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,700 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
PASS
Mileage188,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage182,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage174,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage167,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
PASS
Mileage165,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,005 miles
Since last MOT+11,416 miles
PASS
Mileage153,589 miles
Since last MOT+138,232 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,357 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,977 miles
Since last MOT+9,217 miles
PASS
Mileage135,760 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
PASS
Mileage126,054 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage117,114 miles
Since last MOT+9,718 miles
PASS
Mileage107,396 miles
Since last MOT+16,387 miles
PASS
Mileage91,009 miles
Since last MOT+21,906 miles
PASS
Mileage69,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,103 miles
Since last MOT+21,886 miles
PASS
Mileage47,217 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 PCZ
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 PCZ

What car is EF03 PCZ?

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

What is the mileage of EF03 PCZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 PCZ was 198,261 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 PCZ passed its MOT?

EF03 PCZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is EF03 PCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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