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2003 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · MM03 AAE

MM03 AAE

2003 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20/06/2003. Recorded mileage 60,831 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/11/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,831 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/11/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1988cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

Wait, the prompt says: "Do not include any generic lectures on automotive theory... unless specifically warranted by... multi-year lay-ups." The mileage is 2,645/year. This is a lay-up/low usage. So mentioning rubber/fluids is warranted. Wait, the prompt says: "Base test outcomes, failure points, and specific defect history strictly on the provided DVSA records." The records say "No defects recorded" for the failures. This is a bit of a paradox for a real inspector, but I will treat it as "the failures occurred but the specific components were not listed in the provided text. Let's re-read the prompt's instruction for Para 1: "Lead with the defining mechanical takeaway... if there are chronic advisories... if the record is clean... if mileage is unusual...". The defining takeaway is the pattern of failure/pass and the low mileage. Let's re-read the prompt's instruction for Para 3/4: "Focus on the specific components flagged in the advisories...". Since no components were flagged in the provided text (it says "No defects recorded" even for failures), I cannot mention specific parts like "brake pipes" unless I am being generic. But the prompt says "DO NOT include any generic automotive lectures... unless specifically warranted". If I can't mention specific parts, I will focus on the implications of the failures and the low mileage. Wait, I see a potential issue: If I say "check the suspension" but the MOT didn't mention suspension, am I violating "Base... strictly on the provided DVSA records"? The prompt says: "Ground all inspection advice in the actual components flagged in the MOT record (e.g. specific suspension arms, brake pipes, subframe corrosion, oil misting) and describe precise symptoms to listen or feel for on a test drive". If the record has no flagged components , I have nothing to ground the advice in except the low mileage/lay-up context. I will focus on the risks associated with the low mileage/age as that is the only "flagged" data point available. Revised Plan: Para 1: The pattern of intermittent failures and clean passes. Para 2: The low mileage/usage profile. Para 3: Guidance on checking for age-related issues (seals, rubber, fluids) due to the low mileage and the fact that.

MM03 AAE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2024
  • 60,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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MM03 AAE Mileage History

  1. 01/11/202254,592 mi
  2. 10/11/202357,804 mi+3,212 mi
  3. 13/11/202357,810 mi+6 mi
  4. 13/11/202460,819 mi+3,009 mi
  5. 14/11/202460,831 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 3,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MM03 AAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (MM03 AAE) between November 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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