2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LT03 DTK
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 126,672 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT03 DTK Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 126,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT03 DTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (LT03 DTK) between March 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LT03 DTK Mileage History
- 30/03/200618,162 mi
- 28/03/200724,676 mi+6,514 mi
- 18/03/200831,671 mi+6,995 mi
- 17/03/200939,779 mi+8,108 mi
- 19/03/201043,546 mi+3,767 mi
- 25/03/201145,675 mi+2,129 mi
- 14/03/201248,331 mi+2,656 mi
- 14/03/201248,331 mi
- 27/03/201356,639 mi+8,308 mi
- 17/04/201465,042 mi+8,403 mi
- 17/04/201572,045 mi+7,003 mi
- 20/04/201572,060 mi+15 mi
- 18/04/201679,295 mi+7,235 mi
- 19/04/201786,127 mi+6,832 mi
- 09/04/201891,805 mi+5,678 mi
- 08/04/201997,670 mi+5,865 mi
- 06/10/2020106,348 mi+8,678 mi
- 06/10/2020106,348 mi
- 15/10/2021112,614 mi+6,266 mi
- 20/10/2021112,677 mi+63 mi
- 11/10/2022117,015 mi+4,338 mi
- 12/10/2023121,038 mi+4,023 mi
- 12/10/2023121,038 mi
- 17/10/2024123,811 mi+2,773 mi
- 18/10/2024123,815 mi+4 mi
- 17/10/2025126,664 mi+2,849 mi
- 24/10/2025126,672 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,545 miles per year across 27 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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