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EO03 KPL

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 95,622 miles on the clock, averaging 7,537 miles per year, around 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 KPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,537

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,622 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,537
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO03 KPL 35k50k65k80k96k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,888 miles
PASS
Mileage87,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage83,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage79,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage74,293 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage66,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,929 miles
Since last MOT+9,135 miles
PASS
Mileage57,794 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage46,718 miles
Since last MOT+12,158 miles
PASS
Mileage34,560 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 KPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 KPL

What car is EO03 KPL?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 KPL?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 KPL was 95,622 miles, recorded on 28 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 KPL passed its MOT?

EO03 KPL has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2014.

Is EO03 KPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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