2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DU53 MYD
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 146,376 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 MYD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2018
- 146,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 MYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (DU53 MYD) between September 2006 and March 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2018 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 (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
DU53 MYD Mileage History
- 12/09/200653,090 mi
- 28/09/200763,031 mi+9,941 mi
- 02/09/200989,271 mi+26,240 mi
- 02/09/200989,272 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/201194,374 mi+5,102 mi
- 20/06/2012106,262 mi+11,888 mi
- 06/09/2013115,426 mi+9,164 mi
- 23/02/2015126,164 mi+10,738 mi
- 05/03/2015126,164 mi
- 05/02/2016126,181 mi+17 mi
- 10/03/2017137,859 mi+11,678 mi
- 22/03/2018146,370 mi+8,511 mi
- 23/03/2018146,376 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,093 miles per year across 13 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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