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EX03 XHU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 155,676 miles on the clock, averaging 8,957 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX03 XHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,957

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 reading155,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,289
Average per year8,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 XHU 49k75k102k129k156k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,676 miles
Since last MOT+15,289 miles
PASS
Mileage140,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,387 miles
Since last MOT+12,766 miles
PASS
Mileage127,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage120,805 miles
Since last MOT+1,648 miles
PASS
Mileage119,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,157 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage105,320 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage95,162 miles
Since last MOT+11,795 miles
PASS
Mileage83,367 miles
Since last MOT+9,941 miles
PASS
Mileage73,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,923 miles
PASS
Mileage64,503 miles
Since last MOT+15,771 miles
PASS
Mileage48,732 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XHU
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 XHU

What car is EX03 XHU?

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

What is the mileage of EX03 XHU?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 XHU was 155,676 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 XHU passed its MOT?

EX03 XHU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2018.

Is EX03 XHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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