2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · BT53 UGA
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 173,855 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2018.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 May 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT53 UGA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2017
- 173,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT53 UGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (BT53 UGA) between November 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
BT53 UGA Mileage History
- 27/11/200627,786 mi
- 10/03/200847,767 mi+19,981 mi
- 17/07/200850,634 mi+2,867 mi
- 04/05/200966,665 mi+16,031 mi
- 15/05/201078,344 mi+11,679 mi
- 28/05/201187,674 mi+9,330 mi
- 31/05/201187,771 mi+97 mi
- 30/05/201295,395 mi+7,624 mi
- 17/05/2013101,447 mi+6,052 mi
- 23/05/2013101,517 mi+70 mi
- 28/05/2014121,739 mi+20,222 mi
- 28/05/2014121,739 mi
- 19/05/2015139,460 mi+17,721 mi
- 20/05/2015139,489 mi+29 mi
- 02/06/2016153,888 mi+14,399 mi
- 31/05/2017173,830 mi+19,942 mi
- 01/06/2017173,855 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 13,897 miles per year across 17 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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