2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VE03 VGJ
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 27,575 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VE03 VGJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 27,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VE03 VGJ Mileage History
- 28/06/20068,960 mi
- 25/06/200710,981 mi+2,021 mi
- 20/06/200812,639 mi+1,658 mi
- 22/06/200913,738 mi+1,099 mi
- 17/06/2010414 mi-13,324 mi
- 24/06/2011957 mi+543 mi
- 25/06/20121,477 mi+520 mi
- 26/06/20131,889 mi+412 mi
- 18/06/20142,337 mi+448 mi
- 22/06/20152,838 mi+501 mi
- 22/06/20152,838 mi
- 16/06/20163,305 mi+467 mi
- 20/06/20173,851 mi+546 mi
- 20/06/20184,295 mi+444 mi
- 18/06/20194,648 mi+353 mi
- 02/07/20204,929 mi+281 mi
- 29/06/20215,163 mi+234 mi
- 29/06/20225,420 mi+257 mi
- 26/06/202310,267 mi+4,847 mi
- 17/06/202417,002 mi+6,735 mi
- 11/06/202527,575 mi+10,573 mi
Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VE03 VGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (VE03 VGJ) between June 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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