2003 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · AO03 XLE
2003 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 97,019 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AO03 XLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 97,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AO03 XLE Mileage History
- 31/01/202486,669 mi
- 06/05/202587,434 mi+765 mi
- 20/05/202587,678 mi+244 mi
- 27/04/202696,532 mi+8,854 mi
- 11/05/202697,019 mi+487 mi
Average of roughly 4,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AO03 XLE 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 (AO03 XLE) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Emissions unable to be completed over manufacturers limit (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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