2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RA03 CVT
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2003. Recorded mileage 113,160 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1753cc
RA03 CVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 113,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RA03 CVT Mileage History
- 04/12/2023111,339 mi
- 23/10/2024111,341 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/2024111,341 mi
- 21/10/2025113,160 mi+1,819 mi
Average of roughly 968 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RA03 CVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (RA03 CVT) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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 (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected broken (5.3.1 (c) (ii))”; “Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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