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EO03 YVT

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 131,074 miles on the clock, averaging 8,545 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 YVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,545

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,302
Average per year8,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 YVT 32k56k81k106k131k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,302 miles
PASS
Mileage129,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage123,204 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,881 miles
Since last MOT+16,031 miles
PASS
Mileage106,850 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,849 miles
Since last MOT+15,885 miles
PASS
Mileage90,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage85,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage80,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage74,335 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage64,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,811 miles
Since last MOT+10,663 miles
PASS
Mileage54,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,852 miles
PASS
Mileage43,296 miles
Since last MOT+11,768 miles
PASS
Mileage31,528 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 YVT
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 YVT

What car is EO03 YVT?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 YVT?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 YVT was 131,074 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 YVT passed its MOT?

EO03 YVT has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2018.

Is EO03 YVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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