2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YP03 VCX
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2003. Recorded mileage 85,098 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP03 VCX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 85,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP03 VCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (YP03 VCX) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust manifold to flexible down pipe corroded and detached and leaking g”.
YP03 VCX Mileage History
- 08/05/20069,622 mi
- 31/05/200719,403 mi+9,781 mi
- 03/06/20081,470 mi-17,933 mi
- 09/06/200932,778 mi+31,308 mi
- 29/07/201041,354 mi+8,576 mi
- 09/08/201148,230 mi+6,876 mi
- 09/08/201255,805 mi+7,575 mi
- 12/08/201362,735 mi+6,930 mi
- 06/08/201465,629 mi+2,894 mi
- 11/08/201566,465 mi+836 mi
- 11/08/201566,465 mi
- 06/09/201669,236 mi+2,771 mi
- 07/09/201669,236 mi
- 06/09/201771,516 mi+2,280 mi
- 29/08/201874,388 mi+2,872 mi
- 29/08/201975,786 mi+1,398 mi
- 03/09/202077,047 mi+1,261 mi
- 06/09/202178,510 mi+1,463 mi
- 05/09/202279,655 mi+1,145 mi
- 01/09/202381,394 mi+1,739 mi
- 04/09/202482,990 mi+1,596 mi
- 03/09/202583,856 mi+866 mi
- 01/09/202685,090 mi+1,234 mi
- 03/09/202685,098 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,714 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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