2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SS03 ADS
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 113,794 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS03 ADS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 113,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS03 ADS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (SS03 ADS) between July 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SS03 ADS Mileage History
- 25/07/2023103,976 mi
- 12/03/2024105,148 mi+1,172 mi
- 12/03/2024105,148 mi
- 26/03/2025113,788 mi+8,640 mi
- 27/03/2025113,794 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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