2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AP03 HNU
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 89,119 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP03 HNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 89,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP03 HNU 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 (AP03 HNU) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 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: Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
AP03 HNU Mileage History
- 01/08/202267,097 mi
- 01/08/202267,100 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/202377,824 mi+10,724 mi
- 11/08/202377,913 mi+89 mi
- 31/07/202489,119 mi+11,206 mi
Average of roughly 11,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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