Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 73,536 miles on the clock, averaging 3,220 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for EX03 HXW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,536 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,220 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX03 HXW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About EX03 HXW
What car is EX03 HXW?
EX03 HXW is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX03 HXW?
The last recorded mileage for EX03 HXW was 73,536 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX03 HXW passed its MOT?
EX03 HXW has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2024.
Is EX03 HXW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX03 HXW 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 HXW?
EX03 HXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.