2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · T80 LAT
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/05/2003. Recorded mileage 160,527 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
T80 LAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 160,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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T80 LAT Mileage History
- 06/09/2022145,844 mi
- 08/09/2023150,827 mi+4,983 mi
- 08/09/2023150,834 mi+7 mi
- 09/09/2024156,015 mi+5,181 mi
- 08/09/2025160,527 mi+4,512 mi
Average of roughly 4,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T80 LAT MOT History
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 (T80 LAT) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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