2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EP03 LHT
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 139,124 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EP03 LHT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2023
- 139,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP03 LHT 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 (EP03 LHT) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 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 (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle ”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
EP03 LHT Mileage History
- 25/01/2022135,169 mi
- 25/01/2022135,169 mi
- 16/01/2023139,024 mi+3,855 mi
- 23/01/2023139,124 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 3,978 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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