2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AD53 FVR
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 147,135 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD53 FVR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2022
- 147,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD53 FVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (AD53 FVR) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge has canvas showing (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge canvas showing (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure Hangers rotted off front section (6.1.2 (a))”.
AD53 FVR Mileage History
- 11/02/2022147,131 mi
- 18/02/2022147,135 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 206 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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