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EO03 HMY

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 171,874 miles on the clock, averaging 11,136 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 HMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,136

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 reading171,874 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,136
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO03 HMY 43k76k108k140k172k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,874 miles
Since last MOT+23,730 miles
PASS
Mileage148,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,144 miles
Since last MOT+10,622 miles
PASS
Mileage137,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,522 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage128,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage117,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage108,453 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,451 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage98,071 miles
Since last MOT+10,197 miles
PASS
Mileage87,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,874 miles
Since last MOT+10,087 miles
PASS
Mileage77,787 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,706 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
PASS
Mileage68,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,390 miles
PASS
Mileage58,296 miles
Since last MOT+14,819 miles
PASS
Mileage43,477 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 HMY
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 HMY

What car is EO03 HMY?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 HMY?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 HMY was 171,874 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 HMY passed its MOT?

EO03 HMY has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2017.

Is EO03 HMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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