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EU03 MPX

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 109,606 miles on the clock, averaging 5,645 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 EU03 MPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,645

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year58
Average per year5,645
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU03 MPX 42k59k76k93k110k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage109,606 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,548 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage104,301 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage99,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage95,649 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,120 miles
PASS
Mileage90,527 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage84,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage79,358 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage74,280 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage68,916 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage62,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage55,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage49,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,685 miles
PASS
Mileage41,874 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 MPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EU03 MPX

What car is EU03 MPX?

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

What is the mileage of EU03 MPX?

The last recorded mileage for EU03 MPX was 109,606 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU03 MPX passed its MOT?

EU03 MPX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 20 Aug 2018.

Is EU03 MPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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