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EO03 JLU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 117,699 miles on the clock, averaging 6,878 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EO03 JLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,878

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,849
Average per year6,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 JLU 18k43k68k93k118k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage109,850 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage102,559 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,516 miles
Since last MOT+8,254 miles
PASS
Mileage94,262 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,261 miles
Since last MOT+15,412 miles
PASS
Mileage78,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage76,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,388 miles
PASS
Mileage74,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage65,904 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage59,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage54,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,502 miles
PASS
Mileage49,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage42,080 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage33,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage25,210 miles
Since last MOT+7,575 miles
PASS
Mileage17,635 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 JLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 JLU

What car is EO03 JLU?

EO03 JLU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 JLU?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 JLU was 117,699 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 JLU passed its MOT?

EO03 JLU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.

Is EO03 JLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 JLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EO03 JLU?

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