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EY03 UPE

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 111,752 miles on the clock, averaging 4,766 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 UPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,766

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,752 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,032
Average per year4,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY03 UPE 41k59k77k94k112k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,752 miles
Since last MOT+15,032 miles
PASS
Mileage96,720 miles
Since last MOT+11,780 miles
PASS
Mileage84,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage80,304 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage65,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,415 miles
Since last MOT+1,149 miles
PASS
Mileage64,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage58,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage50,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,271 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,917 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,446 miles
PASS
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PASS
Mileage52,505 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage41,431 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 UPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EY03 UPE

What car is EY03 UPE?

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

What is the mileage of EY03 UPE?

The last recorded mileage for EY03 UPE was 111,752 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY03 UPE passed its MOT?

EY03 UPE has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2020.

Is EY03 UPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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