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2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NL03 AYP

NL03 AYP

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 84,788 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
84,788 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 10 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 84,788 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed a test three days prior on 7 October 2025, the record shows no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a clerical error or a minor issue resolved immediately. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 23 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,686 miles per year. The distance covered between October 2022 at 76,769 miles and October 2025 at 84,788 miles shows a consistent and light usage pattern of approximately 2,600 to 3,000 miles annually. This suggests the car has not been used for heavy commuting. A clean MOT history over five years is uncommon for a vehicle of this age, particularly for a Ford Focus from 2003. The absence of advisories regarding corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear is unusual. A buyer should specifically inspect the chassis and sills for structural rust that may have been overlooked or not flagged. Low mileage often leads to perished rubber components and seized brake calipers due to inactivity. You should check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and verify that the brake discs have not pitted. Ensure the engine oil and coolant have been changed regularly, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from degraded fluids if they follow extended time-based intervals rather than mileage-based ones.
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NL03 AYP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
  • 84,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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NL03 AYP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (NL03 AYP) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

NL03 AYP Mileage History

  1. 07/10/202276,769 mi
  2. 03/10/202379,128 mi+2,359 mi
  3. 11/10/202482,114 mi+2,986 mi
  4. 07/10/202584,777 mi+2,663 mi
  5. 10/10/202584,788 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 2,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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