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OV03 NKR

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 112,444 miles on the clock, averaging 7,391 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 OV03 NKR

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,391

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,830
Average per year7,391
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 NKR 49k65k81k97k112k '06'14'10

Check OV03 NKR

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage107,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
PASS
Mileage103,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage100,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage96,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,504 miles
PASS
Mileage76,238 miles
Since last MOT+9,581 miles
PASS
Mileage66,657 miles
Since last MOT+17,327 miles
PASS
Mileage49,330 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

RegistrationOV03 NKR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OV03 NKR

What car is OV03 NKR?

OV03 NKR is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV03 NKR?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 NKR was 112,444 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 NKR passed its MOT?

OV03 NKR has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Oct 2014.

Is OV03 NKR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 NKR 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 OV03 NKR?

OV03 NKR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.