2003 Ford Focus LX
1FAFP33P03W179678
GREAT DEAL
· $2,397 below typical price
Plainville, CT
This 2003 Ford Focus LX is listed at $3,499 with 124,674 miles in Plainville, CT.
Sold by Choice Motor Cars
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 15, 2026This vehicle: $3,499 — below the market range (typical price $5,896)
Asking $3,499 · typical market price $5,896 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.
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Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Motor Cars | Plainville, CT 6062 | $3,499 | 124,674 mi | 2026-10-15 | 13 h ago |
| Choice Motor Car | Plainville, CT 6062 | — | 124,674 mi | 2026-10-13 | 1 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAFP33P03W179678- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Ford Focus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Ford Focus has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.
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EQUIPMENTRIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND…NHTSA campaign 12E007000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 08E050000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2003 Ford Focus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2003 Ford Focus over the last 6 months — the market firmed $555 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,940 |
| June 2026 | $4,400 |
| July 2026 | $4,624 |
| August 2026 | $4,896 |
| September 2026 | $3,894 |
| October 2026 | $4,495 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Focus LX (this car) | $3,499 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Toyota Camry | $4,999 | 3 | +$1,500 |
| 2004 Nissan Sentra | $5,248 | 2 | +$1,749 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $7,496 | 2 | +$3,997 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2004What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15 | $3,963 | 100% | 133,100 mi |
| 2003 | 27 | $4,900 | 124% | 125,606 mi |
| 2002 | 18 | $3,975 | 100% | 98,649 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
