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2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · WF53 GMZ

WF53 GMZ

2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 92,182 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2018.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Nov 2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (06 Sept 2018)
Recorded Mileage
92,182 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Nov 2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 06 Sept 2018
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1753cc

WF53 GMZ Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2017
  • 92,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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WF53 GMZ Mileage History

  1. 24/10/200630,995 mi
  2. 16/02/200841,881 mi+10,886 mi
  3. 16/02/200841,881 mi
  4. 16/02/200950,929 mi+9,048 mi
  5. 16/02/200950,929 mi
  6. 28/04/200951,981 mi+1,052 mi
  7. 28/04/201057,941 mi+5,960 mi
  8. 24/11/201062,476 mi+4,535 mi
  9. 24/11/201062,476 mi
  10. 30/09/201165,446 mi+2,970 mi
  11. 30/09/201165,446 mi
  12. 18/09/201271,013 mi+5,567 mi
  13. 18/09/201271,013 mi
  14. 14/11/201376,993 mi+5,980 mi
  15. 27/11/201376,995 mi+2 mi
  16. 28/10/201480,976 mi+3,981 mi
  17. 28/10/201584,440 mi+3,464 mi
  18. 27/10/201688,163 mi+3,723 mi
  19. 28/10/201792,182 mi+4,019 mi

Average of roughly 5,557 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

WF53 GMZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Oct 2026, 09:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (WF53 GMZ) between October 2006 and October 2017.

The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 28 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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