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EO03 LDC

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 207,444 miles on the clock, averaging 16,634 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 LDC

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
16,634

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 reading207,444 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,634
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO03 LDC 27k72k117k162k207k '06'17'13

Check EO03 LDC

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,444 miles
Since last MOT+19,333 miles
PASS
Mileage188,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,111 miles
Since last MOT+18,535 miles
PASS
Mileage169,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,576 miles
Since last MOT+20,189 miles
PASS
Mileage149,387 miles
Since last MOT+18,461 miles
PASS
Mileage130,926 miles
Since last MOT+17,104 miles
PASS
Mileage113,822 miles
Since last MOT+19,352 miles
PASS
Mileage94,470 miles
Since last MOT+20,451 miles
PASS
Mileage74,019 miles
Since last MOT+22,523 miles
PASS
Mileage51,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage35,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,880 miles
PASS
Mileage27,111 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 LDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 LDC

What car is EO03 LDC?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 LDC?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 LDC was 207,444 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 LDC passed its MOT?

EO03 LDC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2017.

Is EO03 LDC ULEZ compliant?

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

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