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EO03 KBJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 148,641 miles on the clock, averaging 10,497 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 KBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,497

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 reading148,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 KBJ 48k73k98k124k149k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,641 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,639 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage140,397 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,395 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage131,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage129,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage125,721 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,644 miles
Since last MOT+9,488 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,351 miles
PASS
Mileage103,805 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,789 miles
Since last MOT+13,795 miles
PASS
Mileage89,994 miles
Since last MOT+11,329 miles
PASS
Mileage78,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,397 miles
PASS
Mileage68,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,268 miles
Since last MOT+20,158 miles
PASS
Mileage48,110 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 KBJ
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 KBJ

What car is EO03 KBJ?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 KBJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 KBJ was 148,641 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 KBJ passed its MOT?

EO03 KBJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2015.

Is EO03 KBJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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