2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Gas bi-fuel · BV53 DWF
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, gas bi-fuel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 116,015 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- GAS BI-FUEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- GAS BI-FUEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
BV53 DWF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2015
- 116,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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BV53 DWF Mileage History
- 14/12/200631,108 mi
- 12/12/200742,823 mi+11,715 mi
- 08/01/200961,860 mi+19,037 mi
- 12/01/200962,100 mi+240 mi
- 08/01/201076,202 mi+14,102 mi
- 04/01/201182,212 mi+6,010 mi
- 04/01/201182,215 mi+3 mi
- 07/01/201268,704 mi-13,511 mi
- 20/01/201288,870 mi+20,166 mi
- 15/01/201397,468 mi+8,598 mi
- 20/01/2014107,209 mi+9,741 mi
- 20/01/2014107,209 mi
- 13/01/2015116,915 mi+9,706 mi
- 15/01/2015116,015 mi-900 mi
Average of roughly 10,499 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BV53 DWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (BV53 DWF) between December 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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