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EX03 RXH

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 133,363 miles on the clock, averaging 7,661 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 EX03 RXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,661

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,363 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,661
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 RXH 30k56k82k107k133k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,363 miles
Since last MOT+12,067 miles
PASS
Mileage121,296 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,290 miles
Since last MOT+13,881 miles
PASS
Mileage107,409 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,407 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage99,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage96,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage91,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage84,378 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage77,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage70,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage64,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage57,819 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage50,606 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage40,884 miles
Since last MOT+11,194 miles
PASS
Mileage29,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,690 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

RegistrationEX03 RXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 RXH

What car is EX03 RXH?

EX03 RXH is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX03 RXH?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 RXH was 133,363 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 RXH passed its MOT?

EX03 RXH has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2019.

Is EX03 RXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX03 RXH 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 EX03 RXH?

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