Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EA53 CSO

EA53 CSO

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 114,466 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 03/06/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2016)
Recorded Mileage
114,466 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/06/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2016
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1596cc

EA53 CSO Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2015
  • 114,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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EA53 CSO Mileage History

  1. 16/11/200639,561 mi
  2. 25/10/200754,338 mi+14,777 mi
  3. 15/11/200866,619 mi+12,281 mi
  4. 12/11/200973,183 mi+6,564 mi
  5. 17/11/200973,323 mi+140 mi
  6. 10/02/201190,527 mi+17,204 mi
  7. 14/02/201190,529 mi+2 mi
  8. 09/07/201298,471 mi+7,942 mi
  9. 28/05/2014108,792 mi+10,321 mi
  10. 28/05/2014108,792 mi
  11. 04/06/2015114,466 mi+5,674 mi
  12. 04/06/2015114,466 mi

Average of roughly 8,763 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

EA53 CSO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 01:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (EA53 CSO) between November 2006 and June 2015.

The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 04 June 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.

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