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EO03 HKH

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 165,602 miles on the clock, averaging 12,178 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 HKH

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,178

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 reading165,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,635
Average per year12,178
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO03 HKH 30k64k98k132k166k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,602 miles
Since last MOT+18,635 miles
PASS
Mileage146,967 miles
Since last MOT+18,537 miles
PASS
Mileage128,430 miles
Since last MOT+17,642 miles
PASS
Mileage110,788 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,151 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage94,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,417 miles
PASS
Mileage84,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage77,583 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,528 miles
Since last MOT+15,043 miles
PASS
Mileage62,485 miles
Since last MOT+12,493 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,891 miles
PASS
Mileage39,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,101 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage29,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,672 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 HKH
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 HKH

What car is EO03 HKH?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 HKH?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 HKH was 165,602 miles, recorded on 20 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 HKH passed its MOT?

EO03 HKH has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2017.

Is EO03 HKH ULEZ compliant?

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

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