2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FM52 VMC
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 132,030 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
FM52 VMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 132,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FM52 VMC Mileage History
- 14/07/2022125,040 mi
- 18/07/2022125,040 mi
- 28/07/2023126,962 mi+1,922 mi
- 01/08/2024128,674 mi+1,712 mi
- 22/07/2025132,030 mi+3,356 mi
Average of roughly 2,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM52 VMC 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 (FM52 VMC) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle belt (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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