2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AX03 AHE
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2003. Recorded mileage 70,104 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AX03 AHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/07/2025
- 70,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AX03 AHE Mileage History
- 01/07/202262,316 mi
- 08/07/202262,342 mi+26 mi
- 20/06/202366,644 mi+4,302 mi
- 08/07/202469,191 mi+2,547 mi
- 11/07/202570,104 mi+913 mi
Average of roughly 2,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX03 AHE 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 (AX03 AHE) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With brake light (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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