OEX Starter Motor 12V 10 Tooth CW Valeo Style VXS903

The OEX VXS903 is a new 12V starter motor with a 10 tooth pinion and clockwise rotation, built in a Valeo style format. It is listed with a 1.5kW power rating, a 3 hole starter mount, and a 76mm flange diameter, so the mounting pattern and electrical requirements can be checked before purchase.

This unit is specified as suitable for automatic transmission only. For manual transmission applications, the listed alternate is VXS902. That distinction matters because the starter type, pinion setup, and application need to match the gearbox arrangement as well as the physical fitment points.

Key dimensions include 102mm mount centres A, 66mm mount centres B, 65mm mount centres C, a 43.2mm nose cone length, and an overall length of 224mm. The pinion diameter is 27mm, the pinion at rest is 4mm, and the mounting holes are M10 x 1.50, which gives a clear set of checkpoints when confirming compatibility.

Key Features

• 12V starter motor
• 10 tooth pinion
• Clockwise rotation
• Valeo style unit
• Suitable for automatic transmission only
• New unit

Specifications

• Brand: OEX
• Part No.: VXS903
• Product type: Starter Motor
• Voltage: 12V
• Rotation: CW
• Number of teeth: 10
• Power rating: 1.5kW
• Starter mount type: 3 hole

Fitment notes

• Ford Focus applications are listed in the supplied fitment data.
• Ford Mondeo applications are listed in the supplied fitment data.
• Mazda Tribute applications are listed in the supplied fitment data.
• Fitment examples shown include Ford Focus 2011 to 2015 and Ford Mondeo 1995 to 1999.
• Fitment examples shown include Mazda Tribute 2000 to 2004.
• Automatic transmission only; manual transmission use VXS902.

Application and Buying Notes

Before ordering, compare the part number VXS903, the Valeo style design, and the automatic-transmission note with the vehicle you are working on. The starter is a 12V unit with a 10 tooth pinion and clockwise rotation, so those details need to line up with the existing starter arrangement as well as the gearbox type.

The mounting measurements are important on this unit: 3 hole starter mount, 76mm flange diameter, 102mm mount centres A, 66mm mount centres B, 65mm mount centres C, and M10 x 1.50 mounting holes. Those figures are the practical checks that help confirm whether the starter will physically suit the application before installation begins.

The starter is listed at 1.5kW and weighs 3.96kg, with a 224mm overall length and 43.2mm nose cone length. Those dimensions are useful when comparing against the original unit, particularly where clearance around the bellhousing or adjacent components is limited.

If you are matching by vehicle, use the fitment information only as a guide and still verify the exact application details. The same basic starter family can appear across different model years, but the gearbox type, mounting pattern, and pinion arrangement still need to be confirmed against the vehicle already fitted with the correct starter.

Before supply, the safest approach is to confirm the original unit details against the listed part number, voltage, output rating, mounting arrangement, and pulley configuration. That checking process is standard practice in the parts trade because visually similar units can still differ in service-critical ways.

For workshop, fleet, and equipment applications, accurate identification of part number VXS903 helps avoid unnecessary freight, additional labour, and vehicle or machine downtime. Where the application is not straightforward, the original unit, OEM reference, or workshop records should be used as the primary confirmation point.

Relevant published details for this unit include Type STARTER MOTOR, Unit of Measure EACH, Warranty 3yr Passenger 1yr Commercial, Mount Centres A 102mm, Mount Centres C 65mm, Nose Cone Length 43.2mm, Overall Length 224mm, Pinion Diameter 27mm, Rotation CW, Voltage 12.

Additional published details for cross-checking include Item Type Starter Motor, Starter Mount Type 3 Hole, Weight 3.96kg, Product Group 1 ROTATING ELECTRICAL, Part No. VXS903, Brand OEX, Description OEX Starter Motor 12V 10Th CW Valeo Style, Flange Diameter 76mm, Mount Centres B 66mm, Mount Hole Diameter M10 x 1.50.

OEX Starter Motor 12V 10Th CW Valeo Style. Part number VXS903 should be checked first. Listed voltage is 12. These details form the core reference points used by parts interpreters when confirming the correct replacement.

For part number VXS903, the normal identification sequence is part number, electrical rating, mounting arrangement, connector or terminal style, and pulley or drive details. Using those checkpoints helps confirm that the listed unit matches the service requirement rather than only looking similar.

For a starter motor in workshop, fleet, trade, agricultural, or construction service, the listed voltage 12 should be checked carefully. Incorrect selection can affect installation time, return freight, and equipment availability.

Available application references include FORD FOCUS, FORD FOCUS 2011, FORD FOCUS 2012, FORD FOCUS 2013, MAZDA TRIBUTE, MAZDA TRIBUTE 2000. Even with application listings, final confirmation should still be based on the exact unit being replaced and the service requirements of the vehicle or machine.

Compatibility note: Confirm compatibility by checking part number VXS903, automatic transmission suitability, clockwise rotation, 12V rating, 10 tooth pinion, and the listed mounting dimensions before purchase.

FAQ

What is the part number for this starter motor?

The listed part number is VXS903. For this listing, part number VXS903 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include FORD FOCUS, FORD FOCUS 2011, FORD FOCUS 2012. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Is this starter motor for manual or automatic transmission?

It is suitable for automatic transmission only. For manual transmission use VXS902. For this listing, part number VXS903 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include FORD FOCUS, FORD FOCUS 2011, FORD FOCUS 2012. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What voltage is this starter motor?

It is a 12V starter motor. For this listing, part number VXS903 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include FORD FOCUS, FORD FOCUS 2011, FORD FOCUS 2012. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

How many teeth does the pinion have?

The pinion has 10 teeth. For this listing, part number VXS903 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include FORD FOCUS, FORD FOCUS 2011, FORD FOCUS 2012. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

What rotation does this starter motor use?

It is clockwise rotation, listed as CW. For this listing, part number VXS903 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include FORD FOCUS, FORD FOCUS 2011, FORD FOCUS 2012. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.

Which vehicle makes are shown in the fitment data?

The supplied fitment data lists Ford and Mazda applications, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, and Mazda Tribute examples. For this listing, part number VXS903 is the main reference point. Listed voltage is 12. Published fitment references include FORD FOCUS, FORD FOCUS 2011, FORD FOCUS 2012. These details should still be checked against the original unit before ordering.