2003 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · LB03 VGP
2003 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 51,247 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB03 VGP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 51,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB03 VGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (LB03 VGP) between July 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
LB03 VGP Mileage History
- 25/07/200614,452 mi
- 25/07/200718,192 mi+3,740 mi
- 14/07/200821,752 mi+3,560 mi
- 14/07/200925,965 mi+4,213 mi
- 22/07/201030,854 mi+4,889 mi
- 12/07/201133,297 mi+2,443 mi
- 12/07/201133,297 mi
- 05/07/201235,629 mi+2,332 mi
- 05/07/201337,980 mi+2,351 mi
- 05/07/201337,980 mi
- 15/07/201440,604 mi+2,624 mi
- 14/07/201542,820 mi+2,216 mi
- 05/07/201643,530 mi+710 mi
- 05/07/201643,530 mi
- 04/07/201744,358 mi+828 mi
- 09/07/201845,384 mi+1,026 mi
- 15/07/201946,428 mi+1,044 mi
- 07/01/202147,543 mi+1,115 mi
- 04/01/202248,466 mi+923 mi
- 11/01/202348,803 mi+337 mi
- 13/01/202348,826 mi+23 mi
- 24/01/202449,253 mi+427 mi
- 16/01/202550,191 mi+938 mi
- 14/01/202651,247 mi+1,056 mi
Average of roughly 1,889 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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