2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BV53 RJZ
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 63,967 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 RJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 63,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 RJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (BV53 RJZ) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly worn inner ed”; “Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside, outer sill (7.1.1 (a)”.
BV53 RJZ Mileage History
- 30/08/202349,163 mi
- 02/09/202455,935 mi+6,772 mi
- 05/09/202455,935 mi
- 08/09/202563,976 mi+8,041 mi
- 12/12/202563,967 mi-9 mi
Average of roughly 6,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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