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ET03 OYN

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 130,575 miles on the clock, averaging 7,839 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 ET03 OYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,839

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,575 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 OYN 29k54k80k105k131k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage127,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage120,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,126 miles
Since last MOT+11,172 miles
PASS
Mileage108,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,954 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage99,950 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,884 miles
Since last MOT+11,831 miles
PASS
Mileage88,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage78,332 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,331 miles
Since last MOT+10,327 miles
PASS
Mileage68,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage59,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage56,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage48,049 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage38,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage33,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage28,641 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 OYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 OYN

What car is ET03 OYN?

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

What is the mileage of ET03 OYN?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 OYN was 130,575 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 OYN passed its MOT?

ET03 OYN has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2019.

Is ET03 OYN ULEZ compliant?

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

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