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EO03 HNJ

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 130,529 miles on the clock, averaging 5,705 miles per year, 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 HNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,705

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year5,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 HNJ 62k79k96k113k131k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,529 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage127,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage123,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage119,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage115,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage109,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,543 miles
PASS
Mileage104,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,648 miles
PASS
Mileage99,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage94,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage88,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage80,907 miles
Since last MOT+15,762 miles
PASS
Mileage65,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage62,367 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,360 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 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 HNJ

What car is EO03 HNJ?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 HNJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 HNJ was 130,529 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 HNJ passed its MOT?

EO03 HNJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2018.

Is EO03 HNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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