2003 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · SC03 BVF
2003 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 174,019 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SC03 BVF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 174,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC03 BVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (SC03 BVF) between November 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Suspension arm likely to become detached outer bolt fittment to hub carrier has part missing bolt not secu”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached outer bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened camber washer missing bolt not sufficent ”.
SC03 BVF Mileage History
- 06/11/200641,786 mi
- 06/11/200641,786 mi
- 09/11/200754,345 mi+12,559 mi
- 09/11/200754,345 mi
- 19/11/200864,549 mi+10,204 mi
- 16/11/200969,720 mi+5,171 mi
- 22/11/201074,116 mi+4,396 mi
- 23/11/201074,118 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/201176,820 mi+2,702 mi
- 01/07/201289,006 mi+12,186 mi
- 02/07/201289,006 mi
- 06/06/201392,051 mi+3,045 mi
- 20/06/201497,275 mi+5,224 mi
- 27/06/201497,353 mi+78 mi
- 27/06/2015107,210 mi+9,857 mi
- 27/06/2016111,629 mi+4,419 mi
- 22/06/2017116,981 mi+5,352 mi
- 06/07/2018125,184 mi+8,203 mi
- 04/09/2019133,684 mi+8,500 mi
- 06/09/2019133,685 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/2021144,728 mi+11,043 mi
- 20/01/2021144,728 mi
- 25/05/2022156,396 mi+11,668 mi
- 14/10/2023168,140 mi+11,744 mi
- 30/05/2024168,145 mi+5 mi
- 30/05/2024168,145 mi
- 29/09/2025174,019 mi+5,874 mi
Average of roughly 6,998 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SC03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SC03BVF.
RENAULT
CLIO TECHNO E-TECH HEV AUTO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
BEETLE
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
BEETLE
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
FORD
TRANSIT
MAZDA
MX-5
KIA
CEED
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
COROLLA
TOYOTA
AVENSIS T SPIRIT D-4D
FORD FOCUS Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.