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SP03 OSC

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 151,313 miles on the clock, averaging 6,239 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 SP03 OSC

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,313
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,239

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,313 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,743
Average per year6,239
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP03 OSC 96k110k124k137k151k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage151,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage145,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage142,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,051 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage139,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage133,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage130,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage126,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage122,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage117,766 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,757 miles
Since last MOT+21,995 miles
PASS
Mileage95,762 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

RegistrationSP03 OSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SP03 OSC

What car is SP03 OSC?

SP03 OSC is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of SP03 OSC?

The last recorded mileage for SP03 OSC was 151,313 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP03 OSC passed its MOT?

SP03 OSC has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 6 Feb 2015.

Is SP03 OSC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP03 OSC 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 SP03 OSC?

SP03 OSC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.