2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CP53 EUU
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 79,300 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2021.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP53 EUU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2020
- 79,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP53 EUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (CP53 EUU) between October 2006 and July 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2020 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))”.
CP53 EUU Mileage History
- 12/10/20063,370 mi
- 28/08/20074,211 mi+841 mi
- 28/08/20085,119 mi+908 mi
- 24/07/20096,039 mi+920 mi
- 13/07/201011,234 mi+5,195 mi
- 20/07/201122,143 mi+10,909 mi
- 22/07/201122,143 mi
- 17/07/201231,714 mi+9,571 mi
- 17/07/201231,714 mi
- 22/07/201339,059 mi+7,345 mi
- 15/07/201445,549 mi+6,490 mi
- 07/07/201553,440 mi+7,891 mi
- 13/07/201553,442 mi+2 mi
- 12/07/201660,306 mi+6,864 mi
- 17/07/201766,881 mi+6,575 mi
- 16/07/201871,832 mi+4,951 mi
- 19/07/201871,832 mi
- 09/07/201976,122 mi+4,290 mi
- 10/07/201976,122 mi
- 06/07/202079,300 mi+3,178 mi
Average of roughly 5,529 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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