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EX03 HLM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 161,915 miles on the clock, averaging 12,070 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX03 HLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,070

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 reading161,915 miles
Reading date
Miles last year114
Average per year12,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 HLM 17k54k90k126k162k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,915 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,801 miles
Since last MOT+16,997 miles
PASS
Mileage144,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,804 miles
Since last MOT+16,106 miles
PASS
Mileage128,698 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage117,284 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,282 miles
Since last MOT+10,750 miles
PASS
Mileage106,532 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage104,546 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage99,126 miles
Since last MOT+12,270 miles
PASS
Mileage86,856 miles
Since last MOT+17,318 miles
PASS
Mileage69,538 miles
Since last MOT+15,263 miles
PASS
Mileage54,275 miles
Since last MOT+14,086 miles
PASS
Mileage40,189 miles
Since last MOT+13,035 miles
PASS
Mileage27,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage17,476 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 HLM

What car is EX03 HLM?

EX03 HLM is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX03 HLM?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 HLM was 161,915 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 HLM passed its MOT?

EX03 HLM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2018.

Is EX03 HLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX03 HLM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX03 HLM?

EX03 HLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.