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EN03 NCF

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 173,842 miles on the clock, averaging 8,454 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 EN03 NCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,842
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,454

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 reading173,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,827
Average per year8,454
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EN03 NCF 26k63k100k137k174k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage169,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage161,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,000 miles
PASS
Mileage153,789 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage143,742 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,736 miles
Since last MOT+11,063 miles
PASS
Mileage132,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage123,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,198 miles
Since last MOT+9,869 miles
PASS
Mileage113,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage106,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage97,111 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage91,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,019 miles
PASS
Mileage83,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,195 miles
PASS
Mileage77,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage68,311 miles
Since last MOT+12,221 miles
PASS
Mileage56,090 miles
Since last MOT+10,865 miles
PASS
Mileage45,225 miles
Since last MOT+9,358 miles
PASS
Mileage35,867 miles
Since last MOT+9,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,224 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

RegistrationEN03 NCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EN03 NCF

What car is EN03 NCF?

EN03 NCF is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN03 NCF?

The last recorded mileage for EN03 NCF was 173,842 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN03 NCF passed its MOT?

EN03 NCF has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2023.

Is EN03 NCF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN03 NCF 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 EN03 NCF?

EN03 NCF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.