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LD03 OTU

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 133,060 miles on the clock, averaging 9,803 miles per year, above 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 LD03 OTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,060
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,803

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,060 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,084
Average per year9,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD03 OTU 42k65k87k110k133k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage124,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage119,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage116,721 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage112,785 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,783 miles
Since last MOT+14,932 miles
PASS
Mileage97,851 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,848 miles
Since last MOT+14,734 miles
PASS
Mileage83,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,251 miles
PASS
Mileage70,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage61,381 miles
Since last MOT+19,707 miles
PASS
Mileage41,674 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

RegistrationLD03 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LD03 OTU

What car is LD03 OTU?

LD03 OTU is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD03 OTU?

The last recorded mileage for LD03 OTU was 133,060 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD03 OTU passed its MOT?

LD03 OTU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2015.

Is LD03 OTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD03 OTU 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 LD03 OTU?

LD03 OTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.