2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AM03 ECE
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 48,435 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AM03 ECE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2023
- 48,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AM03 ECE Mileage History
- 05/08/202284,938 mi
- 05/08/202284,938 mi
- 02/08/202388,435 mi+3,497 mi
- 02/08/202348,435 mi-40,000 mi
Average of roughly -36,804 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AM03 ECE 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 (AM03 ECE) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 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 (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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