2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SH03 FJJ
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2003. Recorded mileage 118,555 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH03 FJJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 118,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH03 FJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (SH03 FJJ) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH03 FJJ Mileage History
- 25/07/200646,655 mi
- 26/07/200646,655 mi
- 03/07/200749,122 mi+2,467 mi
- 01/07/200853,299 mi+4,177 mi
- 26/06/200958,430 mi+5,131 mi
- 25/06/201062,046 mi+3,616 mi
- 06/06/201165,463 mi+3,417 mi
- 25/05/201266,685 mi+1,222 mi
- 29/05/201370,873 mi+4,188 mi
- 10/06/201475,952 mi+5,079 mi
- 07/05/201576,121 mi+169 mi
- 07/04/201677,595 mi+1,474 mi
- 07/04/201779,036 mi+1,441 mi
- 09/04/201880,822 mi+1,786 mi
- 08/04/201982,315 mi+1,493 mi
- 07/04/202083,599 mi+1,284 mi
- 04/05/202185,213 mi+1,614 mi
- 03/05/202293,551 mi+8,338 mi
- 03/05/202397,700 mi+4,149 mi
- 22/04/2024102,415 mi+4,715 mi
- 08/05/2025108,723 mi+6,308 mi
- 08/05/2025108,726 mi+3 mi
- 07/05/2026118,550 mi+9,824 mi
- 08/05/2026118,555 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,634 miles per year across 24 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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