2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AF53 DDE

The 2003 Ford Focus shows a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 24 November 2022 at 87,799 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 18 November 2021 at 81,145 miles also carried no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test logged on 18 November 2021 at 81,143 miles, though the record lists no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentational anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a 23-year-old vehicle. From the November 2021 test at 81,143 miles to the November 2022 test at 87,799 miles, the car covered just 6,656 miles in twelve months, an average of roughly 3,800 miles per year across its life. The sparse record shows only three entries and a two-year gap before 2021, so the history gives limited insight into long-term care, but the low annual distance implies the car spent periods stationary. A buyer should still inspect for age-related corrosion on structural members and suspension mounting points, as the MOT data does not confirm freedom from rust beyond the test dates. The tester recorded no advisories on bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions, yet a 2003 vehicle with intermittent use often develops perished rubber and binding calipers from standing. Given the clean advisories and low mileage, previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current but omitted detailed mechanical proof. Verify the November 2022 pass remains valid and commission a physical inspection of subframe integrity and brake function before purchase.