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EU03 KTX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 208,312 miles on the clock, averaging 8,776 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 EU03 KTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,776

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading208,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,763
Average per year8,776
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU03 KTX 76k109k142k175k208k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage208,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage203,549 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,547 miles
Since last MOT+13,792 miles
PASS
Mileage189,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage188,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage184,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage181,007 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage175,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage170,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage162,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,622 miles
Since last MOT+12,216 miles
PASS
Mileage150,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage141,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage137,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage128,394 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,363 miles
Since last MOT+13,456 miles
PASS
Mileage114,907 miles
Since last MOT+16,240 miles
PASS
Mileage98,667 miles
Since last MOT+22,536 miles
PASS
Mileage76,131 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

RegistrationEU03 KTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EU03 KTX

What car is EU03 KTX?

EU03 KTX is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU03 KTX?

The last recorded mileage for EU03 KTX was 208,312 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU03 KTX passed its MOT?

EU03 KTX has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 7 Apr 2021.

Is EU03 KTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU03 KTX 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 EU03 KTX?

EU03 KTX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.