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SX03 EAC

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Inverness, 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 86,624 miles on the clock, averaging 7,586 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 SX03 EAC

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,624
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,586

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,624 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,231
Average per year7,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX03 EAC 20k37k53k70k87k '06'15'11

Check SX03 EAC

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,624 miles
Since last MOT+16,231 miles
PASS
Mileage70,393 miles
Since last MOT+16,553 miles
PASS
Mileage53,840 miles
Since last MOT+17,107 miles
PASS
Mileage36,733 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,442 miles
Since last MOT+16,777 miles
PASS
Mileage19,665 miles
Since last MOT+15,415 miles
PASS
Mileage4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage53,033 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,483 miles
Since last MOT+17,351 miles
PASS
Mileage35,132 miles
Since last MOT+9,150 miles
PASS
Mileage25,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage19,809 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

RegistrationSX03 EAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SX03 EAC

What car is SX03 EAC?

SX03 EAC is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SX03 EAC?

The last recorded mileage for SX03 EAC was 86,624 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX03 EAC passed its MOT?

SX03 EAC has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2015.

Is SX03 EAC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX03 EAC 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 SX03 EAC?

SX03 EAC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.