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ET03 KUB

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 152,719 miles on the clock, averaging 16,668 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 ET03 KUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,719
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
16,668

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,719 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,668
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET03 KUB 51k77k102k127k153k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,719 miles
Since last MOT+15,508 miles
PASS
Mileage137,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,211 miles
Since last MOT+14,910 miles
PASS
Mileage122,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,231 miles
PASS
Mileage110,070 miles
Since last MOT+18,605 miles
PASS
Mileage91,465 miles
Since last MOT+435 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,030 miles
Since last MOT+17,119 miles
PASS
Mileage73,911 miles
Since last MOT+22,688 miles
PASS
Mileage51,223 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

RegistrationET03 KUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 KUB

What car is ET03 KUB?

ET03 KUB is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 KUB?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 KUB was 152,719 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 KUB passed its MOT?

ET03 KUB has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2012.

Is ET03 KUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 KUB 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 ET03 KUB?

ET03 KUB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.