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ET03 PYG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 137,984 miles on the clock, averaging 6,953 miles per year, below 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 PYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,953

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,984 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,953
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 PYG 30k57k84k111k138k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,722 miles
PASS
Mileage130,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,158 miles
PASS
Mileage121,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,104 miles
Since last MOT+9,017 miles
PASS
Mileage112,087 miles
Since last MOT+12,785 miles
PASS
Mileage99,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,302 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage96,738 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,731 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage88,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
PASS
Mileage78,676 miles
Since last MOT+9,624 miles
PASS
Mileage69,052 miles
Since last MOT+6,584 miles
PASS
Mileage62,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage56,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage49,631 miles
Since last MOT+8,644 miles
PASS
Mileage40,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,600 miles
PASS
Mileage30,387 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 PYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 PYG

What car is ET03 PYG?

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

What is the mileage of ET03 PYG?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 PYG was 137,984 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 PYG passed its MOT?

ET03 PYG has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2021.

Is ET03 PYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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