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EN03 OAU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 165,673 miles on the clock, averaging 10,515 miles per year, above 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 OAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,515

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,673 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,515
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN03 OAU 50k79k108k137k166k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,673 miles
Since last MOT+378 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage160,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage156,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage150,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage144,935 miles
Since last MOT+11,715 miles
PASS
Mileage133,220 miles
Since last MOT+13,136 miles
PASS
Mileage120,084 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,074 miles
Since last MOT+11,055 miles
PASS
Mileage109,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,820 miles
PASS
Mileage96,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,199 miles
Since last MOT+14,167 miles
PASS
Mileage82,032 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,026 miles
Since last MOT+15,537 miles
PASS
Mileage66,489 miles
Since last MOT+16,808 miles
PASS
Mileage49,681 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 OAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EN03 OAU

What car is EN03 OAU?

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

What is the mileage of EN03 OAU?

The last recorded mileage for EN03 OAU was 165,673 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN03 OAU passed its MOT?

EN03 OAU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2017.

Is EN03 OAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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