2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FM52 VSV
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/01/2003. Recorded mileage 46,206 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,206 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 VSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 46,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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 VSV Mileage History
- 05/04/202234,561 mi
- 30/03/202339,209 mi+4,648 mi
- 31/03/202338,209 mi-1,000 mi
- 20/03/202442,931 mi+4,722 mi
- 14/03/202546,206 mi+3,275 mi
Average of roughly 3,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FM52 VSV 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 VSV) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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