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EO03 YSE

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 149,103 miles on the clock, averaging 10,297 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 YSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,297

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 YSE 39k66k94k122k149k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,103 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage145,516 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,513 miles
Since last MOT+11,807 miles
PASS
Mileage133,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,053 miles
PASS
Mileage125,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage120,887 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,886 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage110,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,807 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage98,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,114 miles
Since last MOT+15,978 miles
PASS
Mileage82,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,046 miles
PASS
Mileage71,090 miles
Since last MOT+18,448 miles
PASS
Mileage52,642 miles
Since last MOT+13,738 miles
PASS
Mileage38,904 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 YSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 YSE

What car is EO03 YSE?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 YSE?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 YSE was 149,103 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 YSE passed its MOT?

EO03 YSE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2017.

Is EO03 YSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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