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EO03 HCC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 76,918 miles on the clock, averaging 4,658 miles per year, well below 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 HCC

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,658

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-40,134
Average per year4,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 HCC 23k37k50k63k77k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,395 miles
PASS
Mileage106,657 miles
Since last MOT+14,017 miles
PASS
Mileage92,640 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage85,882 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage80,686 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage74,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage66,482 miles
Since last MOT+21,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,779 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage37,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage32,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage28,132 miles
Since last MOT+5,019 miles
PASS
Mileage23,113 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 HCC
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 HCC

What car is EO03 HCC?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 HCC?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 HCC was 76,918 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 HCC passed its MOT?

EO03 HCC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2017.

Is EO03 HCC ULEZ compliant?

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

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