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LB03 DDE

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 107,239 miles on the clock, averaging 6,828 miles per year, 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 LB03 DDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,828

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,239 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,227
Average per year6,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 DDE 17k40k62k85k107k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,239 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage104,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage99,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,965 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
PASS
Mileage99,799 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,219 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
PASS
Mileage77,825 miles
Since last MOT+15,087 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,738 miles
Since last MOT+11,552 miles
PASS
Mileage51,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage46,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage40,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,074 miles
PASS
Mileage33,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage24,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage17,200 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

RegistrationLB03 DDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LB03 DDE

What car is LB03 DDE?

LB03 DDE is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB03 DDE?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 DDE was 107,239 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 DDE passed its MOT?

LB03 DDE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2019.

Is LB03 DDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB03 DDE 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 LB03 DDE?

LB03 DDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.