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SA03 EBS

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 190,660 miles on the clock, averaging 8,173 miles per year, around 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 SA03 EBS

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,173

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading190,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,442
Average per year8,173
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA03 EBS 90k115k141k166k191k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage190,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage183,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage176,000 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage168,489 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage161,431 miles
Since last MOT+9,375 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,779 miles
PASS
Mileage142,277 miles
Since last MOT+10,226 miles
PASS
Mileage132,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
PASS
Mileage124,076 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage114,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,719 miles
Since last MOT+8,321 miles
PASS
Mileage106,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,398 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage98,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage90,408 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

RegistrationSA03 EBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SA03 EBS

What car is SA03 EBS?

SA03 EBS is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA03 EBS?

The last recorded mileage for SA03 EBS was 190,660 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA03 EBS passed its MOT?

SA03 EBS has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jun 2019.

Is SA03 EBS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA03 EBS 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 SA03 EBS?

SA03 EBS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.