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2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AE53 UGC

AE53 UGC

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 149,105 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2024.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Oct 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
149,105 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Oct 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2003 Ford Focus presents a broadly stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 3 October 2023 at 149,105 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows no worsening signals across the supplied history, and the vehicle cleared its final recorded examination without advisories on suspension, brakes, or structural corrosion. Recorded mileage sits at 149,105 against a 23-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,483 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age. The gap between the October 2022 and October 2023 tests covers only 3,915 miles, indicating light annual use. The DVSA data is sparse: two passes and one same-day failure on 3 October 2022 at 145,190 miles, with no defects listed against any entry, so no wear pattern or recurring fault can be traced from the record itself. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-related items the MOT did not flag. At 23 years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion warrant close checks, alongside brake discs and calipers for binding after low-mileage standing. The same-day fail and pass in October 2022 with no defects noted suggests an administrative or presentation issue rather than mechanical neglect, but confirm the V5C and test certificate to rule out clerical anomalies. Given the clean trailing record, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The low yearly mileage implies the Focus may have stood for periods, raising the risk of perished rubber components and surface rust unseen by the tester. A pre-purchase examination by a Ford specialist remains prudent before commitment.
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AE53 UGC Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
  • 149,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

AE53 UGC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (AE53 UGC) between October 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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AE53 UGC Mileage History

  1. 03/10/2022145,190 mi
  2. 03/10/2022145,190 mi
  3. 03/10/2023149,105 mi+3,915 mi

Average of roughly 3,919 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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