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EY03 OMU

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 79,036 miles on the clock, averaging 3,153 miles per year, well 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 EY03 OMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,153

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-30,822
Average per year3,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY03 OMU 61k66k70k75k79k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,036 miles
PASS
Mileage109,858 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
PASS
Mileage109,840 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage100,090 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage95,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,944 miles
Since last MOT+15,452 miles
PASS
Mileage80,492 miles
Since last MOT+19,332 miles
PASS
Mileage61,160 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

RegistrationEY03 OMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EY03 OMU

What car is EY03 OMU?

EY03 OMU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY03 OMU?

The last recorded mileage for EY03 OMU was 79,036 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY03 OMU passed its MOT?

EY03 OMU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2011.

Is EY03 OMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY03 OMU 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 EY03 OMU?

EY03 OMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.