Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MM03 ACF

MM03 ACF

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 143,269 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 24/10/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
143,269 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/10/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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MM03 ACF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
  • 143,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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MM03 ACF Mileage History

  1. 22/10/2021120,217 mi
  2. 26/10/2022132,662 mi+12,445 mi
  3. 26/10/2022132,662 mi
  4. 12/10/2023143,268 mi+10,606 mi
  5. 13/10/2023143,269 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 11,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MM03 ACF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 19:32
MOT Analysis

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 (MM03 ACF) between October 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 October 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”.

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