2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · VN52 UVE
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 135,883 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN52 UVE Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 135,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN52 UVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (VN52 UVE) between June 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (40 issues), Brakes (39 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 111 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
VN52 UVE Mileage History
- 03/06/200661,790 mi
- 09/06/200765,308 mi+3,518 mi
- 31/05/200868,329 mi+3,021 mi
- 05/06/200969,692 mi+1,363 mi
- 23/02/201071,171 mi+1,479 mi
- 26/02/201182,275 mi+11,104 mi
- 26/02/201182,275 mi
- 01/03/201293,292 mi+11,017 mi
- 05/03/201293,383 mi+91 mi
- 20/06/2013102,665 mi+9,282 mi
- 14/06/2014108,127 mi+5,462 mi
- 14/06/2014108,127 mi
- 20/10/2015111,977 mi+3,850 mi
- 18/10/2016118,831 mi+6,854 mi
- 18/10/2016118,833 mi+2 mi
- 12/10/2017120,777 mi+1,944 mi
- 12/10/2017120,777 mi
- 10/10/2018121,931 mi+1,154 mi
- 08/10/2019123,426 mi+1,495 mi
- 10/10/2019123,431 mi+5 mi
- 13/10/2020124,041 mi+610 mi
- 15/10/2020124,044 mi+3 mi
- 13/10/2021124,877 mi+833 mi
- 11/10/2022126,101 mi+1,224 mi
- 10/10/2023127,119 mi+1,018 mi
- 16/10/2024129,942 mi+2,823 mi
- 30/09/2025131,244 mi+1,302 mi
- 25/09/2026135,808 mi+4,564 mi
- 05/10/2026135,883 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 3,643 miles per year across 29 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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