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RN03 EOB

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 142,723 miles on the clock, averaging 10,638 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 RN03 EOB

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,723
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,638

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,723 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,638
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 EOB 24k54k84k113k143k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,723 miles
Since last MOT+14,163 miles
PASS
Mileage128,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,560 miles
Since last MOT+17,368 miles
PASS
Mileage111,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,192 miles
Since last MOT+17,677 miles
PASS
Mileage93,515 miles
Since last MOT+14,432 miles
PASS
Mileage79,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,636 miles
PASS
Mileage68,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,289 miles
PASS
Mileage61,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage48,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage40,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage33,271 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage24,349 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

RegistrationRN03 EOB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RN03 EOB

What car is RN03 EOB?

RN03 EOB is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN03 EOB?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 EOB was 142,723 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 EOB passed its MOT?

RN03 EOB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2017.

Is RN03 EOB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN03 EOB 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 RN03 EOB?

RN03 EOB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.