2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YM03 VCE
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 80,241 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM03 VCE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2016
- 80,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM03 VCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (YM03 VCE) between June 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
YM03 VCE Mileage History
- 27/06/200614,423 mi
- 19/06/200718,989 mi+4,566 mi
- 04/07/200832,174 mi+13,185 mi
- 07/07/200944,137 mi+11,963 mi
- 24/07/201053,989 mi+9,852 mi
- 27/10/201156,066 mi+2,077 mi
- 26/07/201367,583 mi+11,517 mi
- 06/08/201367,590 mi+7 mi
- 18/03/201680,226 mi+12,636 mi
- 23/03/201680,241 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 6,758 miles per year across 10 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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