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EO03 HBZ

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 22,693 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for EO03 HBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
22,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading22,693 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,129
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 HBZ 50k50k50k50k50k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage22,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage16,564 miles
PASS
Mileage119,980 miles
Since last MOT+12,509 miles
PASS
Mileage107,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,471 miles
Since last MOT+17,246 miles
PASS
Mileage90,225 miles
Since last MOT+23,314 miles
PASS
Mileage66,911 miles
Since last MOT+16,864 miles
PASS
Mileage50,047 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 HBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 HBZ

What car is EO03 HBZ?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 HBZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 HBZ was 22,693 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 HBZ passed its MOT?

EO03 HBZ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Sep 2013.

Is EO03 HBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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