2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BV53 UVB
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/09/2003. Recorded mileage 106,216 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
BV53 UVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 106,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BV53 UVB Mileage History
- 10/07/202388,622 mi
- 06/07/202494,794 mi+6,172 mi
- 03/07/202598,752 mi+3,958 mi
- 06/07/2026106,171 mi+7,419 mi
- 13/07/2026106,216 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 5,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV53 UVB 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 UVB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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 (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 88h (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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