2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NC52 AEM
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 108,371 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2019.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC52 AEM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2018
- 108,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC52 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (NC52 AEM) between July 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2018 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 (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
NC52 AEM Mileage History
- 31/07/200641,062 mi
- 30/07/200743,565 mi+2,503 mi
- 19/01/200950,598 mi+7,033 mi
- 18/01/201056,775 mi+6,177 mi
- 18/01/201056,775 mi
- 17/01/201162,862 mi+6,087 mi
- 13/01/201269,176 mi+6,314 mi
- 13/01/201269,176 mi
- 04/01/201375,437 mi+6,261 mi
- 30/08/201382,125 mi+6,688 mi
- 17/04/201489,749 mi+7,624 mi
- 23/04/201489,743 mi-6 mi
- 23/04/201594,050 mi+4,307 mi
- 27/04/201594,105 mi+55 mi
- 27/04/201698,463 mi+4,358 mi
- 04/05/201698,468 mi+5 mi
- 03/05/2017103,508 mi+5,040 mi
- 08/05/2017103,525 mi+17 mi
- 02/05/2018108,369 mi+4,844 mi
- 02/05/2018108,371 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,727 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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