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EO03 DLX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 168,818 miles on the clock, averaging 11,579 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EO03 DLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,818
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,579

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,818 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,066
Average per year11,579
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO03 DLX 39k72k104k136k169k '06'17'12

Check EO03 DLX

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,818 miles
Since last MOT+13,066 miles
PASS
Mileage155,752 miles
Since last MOT+11,920 miles
PASS
Mileage143,832 miles
Since last MOT+13,238 miles
PASS
Mileage130,594 miles
Since last MOT+11,996 miles
PASS
Mileage118,598 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage107,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,965 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage99,131 miles
Since last MOT+11,295 miles
PASS
Mileage87,836 miles
Since last MOT+14,282 miles
PASS
Mileage73,554 miles
Since last MOT+11,049 miles
PASS
Mileage62,505 miles
Since last MOT+15,496 miles
PASS
Mileage47,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage39,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,167 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 DLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 DLX

What car is EO03 DLX?

EO03 DLX is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 DLX?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 DLX was 168,818 miles, recorded on 31 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 DLX passed its MOT?

EO03 DLX has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2017.

Is EO03 DLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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