2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SR03 AEU
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 51,214 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SR03 AEU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2023
- 51,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SR03 AEU Mileage History
- 01/07/202248,532 mi
- 01/07/202248,532 mi
- 20/06/202351,111 mi+2,579 mi
- 27/06/202351,214 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 2,713 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SR03 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (SR03 AEU) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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