Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AC03 CTZ

AC03 CTZ

2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2003. Recorded mileage 70,446 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 25/06/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
70,446 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1796cc

AC03 CTZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
  • 70,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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AC03 CTZ Mileage History

  1. 13/06/202368,472 mi
  2. 14/06/202368,472 mi
  3. 27/06/202469,753 mi+1,281 mi
  4. 19/06/202570,446 mi+693 mi
  5. 20/06/202570,446 mi

Average of roughly 977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AC03 CTZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 19:49
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 (AC03 CTZ) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 June 2025 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 (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower mounting arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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