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EO03 CJU

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 170,171 miles on the clock, averaging 10,887 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 EO03 CJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,887

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,521
Average per year10,887
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 CJU 59k87k114k142k170k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,171 miles
Since last MOT+17,521 miles
PASS
Mileage152,650 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage126,139 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage113,308 miles
Since last MOT+12,114 miles
PASS
Mileage101,194 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,937 miles
PASS
Mileage90,124 miles
Since last MOT+13,444 miles
PASS
Mileage76,680 miles
Since last MOT+17,920 miles
PASS
Mileage58,760 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

RegistrationEO03 CJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 CJU

What car is EO03 CJU?

EO03 CJU is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 CJU?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 CJU was 170,171 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 CJU passed its MOT?

EO03 CJU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2017.

Is EO03 CJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 CJU 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 EO03 CJU?

EO03 CJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.