2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RL03 XTV
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 108,132 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL03 XTV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2021
- 108,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL03 XTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (RL03 XTV) between August 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2021 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 ”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RL03 XTV Mileage History
- 17/08/200623,922 mi
- 13/08/200729,209 mi+5,287 mi
- 20/08/200836,599 mi+7,390 mi
- 12/08/200942,657 mi+6,058 mi
- 10/08/201050,028 mi+7,371 mi
- 10/08/201050,028 mi
- 16/08/201155,540 mi+5,512 mi
- 16/08/201155,540 mi
- 07/08/201260,765 mi+5,225 mi
- 13/08/201366,098 mi+5,333 mi
- 14/08/201366,098 mi
- 01/12/201473,193 mi+7,095 mi
- 24/11/201578,069 mi+4,876 mi
- 24/11/201578,069 mi
- 15/11/201687,977 mi+9,908 mi
- 15/11/201687,977 mi
- 15/11/201789,021 mi+1,044 mi
- 21/11/201893,826 mi+4,805 mi
- 21/11/201893,826 mi
- 14/11/201998,320 mi+4,494 mi
- 16/11/2020102,719 mi+4,399 mi
- 18/11/2020102,719 mi
- 30/11/2021108,132 mi+5,413 mi
Average of roughly 5,508 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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