2003 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · FM52 OFJ
2003 Ford Focus (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 52,717 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM52 OFJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 52,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM52 OFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (FM52 OFJ) between January 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested due to misfire and excessive hydrocarbons (7.3.A.1)”.
FM52 OFJ Mileage History
- 23/01/20068,592 mi
- 22/01/200712,658 mi+4,066 mi
- 18/01/200816,154 mi+3,496 mi
- 06/01/200919,444 mi+3,290 mi
- 10/02/20103,358 mi-16,086 mi
- 16/02/20116,954 mi+3,596 mi
- 21/02/201213,326 mi+6,372 mi
- 22/02/201213,326 mi
- 20/02/201317,672 mi+4,346 mi
- 15/02/201420,170 mi+2,498 mi
- 26/01/201523,440 mi+3,270 mi
- 27/01/201523,440 mi
- 03/02/201627,869 mi+4,429 mi
- 03/02/201627,869 mi
- 01/02/201731,393 mi+3,524 mi
- 02/02/201731,395 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/201835,316 mi+3,921 mi
- 21/02/201835,316 mi
- 19/02/201938,423 mi+3,107 mi
- 19/02/201938,423 mi
- 19/02/202041,863 mi+3,440 mi
- 19/02/202143,342 mi+1,479 mi
- 19/02/202245,695 mi+2,353 mi
- 03/03/202245,723 mi+28 mi
- 27/02/202349,320 mi+3,597 mi
- 27/02/202349,320 mi
- 21/02/202452,717 mi+3,397 mi
Average of roughly 2,441 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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