2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · EF53 VBJ
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 22/12/2003. Recorded mileage 167,054 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1753cc
EF53 VBJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2022
- 167,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EF53 VBJ Mileage History
- 18/12/200653,224 mi
- 18/12/200653,224 mi
- 18/12/200763,482 mi+10,258 mi
- 08/12/200870,636 mi+7,154 mi
- 25/11/200976,131 mi+5,495 mi
- 08/12/201082,817 mi+6,686 mi
- 14/12/201191,954 mi+9,137 mi
- 13/12/201299,638 mi+7,684 mi
- 13/12/201299,638 mi
- 09/12/2013106,498 mi+6,860 mi
- 16/12/2014113,975 mi+7,477 mi
- 08/12/2015124,857 mi+10,882 mi
- 08/12/2015124,857 mi
- 06/12/2016136,833 mi+11,976 mi
- 06/12/2016136,833 mi
- 14/12/2017145,402 mi+8,569 mi
- 01/12/2018153,209 mi+7,807 mi
- 04/12/2018153,209 mi
- 21/11/2019158,840 mi+5,631 mi
- 12/02/2020158,884 mi+44 mi
- 06/02/2021162,512 mi+3,628 mi
- 08/02/2021162,512 mi
- 03/02/2022167,051 mi+4,539 mi
- 07/02/2022167,054 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,518 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
EF53 VBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (EF53 VBJ) between December 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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