2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FM52 WHZ
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/01/2003. Recorded mileage 177,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,405 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 WHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2023
- 177,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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 WHZ Mileage History
- 06/10/2021170,162 mi
- 06/10/2022173,590 mi+3,428 mi
- 01/11/2022173,595 mi+5 mi
- 08/11/2023177,401 mi+3,806 mi
- 15/11/2023177,405 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM52 WHZ 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 WHZ) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 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: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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