2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EF53 PXB
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 124,469 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EF53 PXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2026
- 124,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF53 PXB 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 (EF53 PXB) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body i”; “Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
EF53 PXB Mileage History
- 09/07/2024119,112 mi
- 12/07/2024119,115 mi+3 mi
- 29/07/2025122,098 mi+2,983 mi
- 30/07/2025122,100 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2026124,469 mi+2,369 mi
Average of roughly 2,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (EF53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EF53PXB.
HONDA
SES125
HONDA
CB1300
HONDA
CB1300
HONDA
XL 125 V-4
HONDA
SCV100
MG
ZR
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLA 200 EXCLSVE LNCH ED MHEV A
CITROEN
XSARA
CITROEN
C2
CITROEN
C5
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
YARIS
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.