2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SH03 VMC
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2003. Recorded mileage 76,384 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- 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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SH03 VMC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2022
- 76,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH03 VMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (SH03 VMC) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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))”.
SH03 VMC Mileage History
- 27/10/202276,370 mi
- 29/10/202276,384 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,473 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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