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When is the MOT due for EK03 WXB?

The MOT for EK03 WXB is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 September 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of EK03 WXB?

The recorded mileage for EK03 WXB is 159,800 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is EK03 WXB ULEZ compliant?

No, EK03 WXB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · EK03 WXB

EK03 WXB

2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 159,800 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 25 Sept 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 159,800 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1753cc

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EK03 WXB Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2023
159,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)

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EK03 WXB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 03:47

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (EK03 WXB) between March 2006 and September 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 27 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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EK03 WXB Mileage History

23/03/200629,614 mi
22/03/200739,265 mi+9,651 mi
01/05/200848,232 mi+8,967 mi
30/04/200955,639 mi+7,407 mi
24/04/201063,145 mi+7,506 mi
16/04/201170,696 mi+7,551 mi
21/04/201276,290 mi+5,594 mi
20/04/201383,187 mi+6,897 mi
19/04/201489,703 mi+6,516 mi
18/04/201598,802 mi+9,099 mi
16/04/2016105,826 mi+7,024 mi
14/04/2017114,988 mi+9,162 mi
15/04/2017114,997 mi+9 mi
21/04/2018126,000 mi+11,003 mi
21/04/2018126,001 mi+1 mi
13/04/2019137,558 mi+11,557 mi
22/10/2020147,497 mi+9,939 mi
22/10/2020149,497 mi+2,000 mi
27/10/2021151,231 mi+1,734 mi
26/10/2022155,849 mi+4,618 mi
02/11/2022155,850 mi+1 mi
27/09/2023159,800 mi+3,950 mi

Average of roughly 7,433 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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