2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LB52 MVM
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 103,906 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB52 MVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2024
- 103,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB52 MVM 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 (LB52 MVM) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 November 2024 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: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB52 MVM Mileage History
- 10/11/202183,249 mi
- 10/11/202183,250 mi+1 mi
- 25/11/202288,754 mi+5,504 mi
- 24/11/202395,239 mi+6,485 mi
- 30/11/2024103,906 mi+8,667 mi
Average of roughly 6,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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