The road tax status for SH03 VMC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SH03 VMC?

The MOT for SH03 VMC is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of SH03 VMC?

The recorded mileage for SH03 VMC is 76,384 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SH03 VMC ULEZ compliant?

No, SH03 VMC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SH03 VMC

SH03 VMC

2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2003. Recorded mileage 76,384 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2003 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 24/10/2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 76,384 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 24/10/2022

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Mileage: 76,384 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1796cc

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SH03 VMC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2022
76,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (20%)

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SH03 VMC Mileage History

13/10/202173,611 mi
19/10/202173,615 mi+4 mi
19/10/202173,615 mi
27/10/202276,370 mi+2,755 mi
29/10/202276,384 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 2,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SH03 VMC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 Sept 2026, 15:10

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (SH03 VMC) between October 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 29 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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 Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”; “Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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