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EO03 VOG

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 145,058 miles on the clock, averaging 10,719 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 VOG

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,058
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,719

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,058 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,271
Average per year10,719
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO03 VOG 50k74k97k121k145k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage138,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,640 miles
PASS
Mileage120,635 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,634 miles
Since last MOT+11,800 miles
PASS
Mileage108,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,956 miles
Since last MOT+11,246 miles
PASS
Mileage88,710 miles
Since last MOT+17,053 miles
PASS
Mileage71,657 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage66,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,152 miles
Since last MOT+16,436 miles
PASS
Mileage49,716 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 VOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 VOG

What car is EO03 VOG?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 VOG?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 VOG was 145,058 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 VOG passed its MOT?

EO03 VOG has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2015.

Is EO03 VOG ULEZ compliant?

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

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