2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SH53 BMO
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 124,375 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
SH53 BMO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2013
- 124,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SH53 BMO Mileage History
- 17/10/200633,703 mi
- 26/10/200751,022 mi+17,319 mi
- 26/10/200751,022 mi
- 29/10/200867,055 mi+16,033 mi
- 19/10/200984,232 mi+17,177 mi
- 19/10/200984,232 mi
- 26/10/201097,518 mi+13,286 mi
- 09/08/2011106,317 mi+8,799 mi
- 30/07/2012116,520 mi+10,203 mi
- 20/07/2013124,375 mi+7,855 mi
Average of roughly 13,420 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
SH53 BMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (SH53 BMO) between October 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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