2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EX53 JVJ
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 146,617 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX53 JVJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 146,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX53 JVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (EX53 JVJ) between August 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 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: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
EX53 JVJ Mileage History
- 15/08/200622,390 mi
- 04/09/200729,573 mi+7,183 mi
- 05/09/200729,573 mi
- 22/08/200835,394 mi+5,821 mi
- 25/08/200941,249 mi+5,855 mi
- 31/08/201044,206 mi+2,957 mi
- 01/09/201148,120 mi+3,914 mi
- 04/09/201252,082 mi+3,962 mi
- 02/09/201354,451 mi+2,369 mi
- 20/08/201456,059 mi+1,608 mi
- 02/09/201557,443 mi+1,384 mi
- 30/09/201658,564 mi+1,121 mi
- 09/10/201759,598 mi+1,034 mi
- 08/11/201863,112 mi+3,514 mi
- 08/11/201863,113 mi+1 mi
- 23/11/201971,014 mi+7,901 mi
- 01/12/202096,693 mi+25,679 mi
- 01/12/202096,693 mi
- 01/12/2021116,650 mi+19,957 mi
- 01/12/2021116,650 mi
- 23/11/2022146,617 mi+29,967 mi
- 23/11/2022146,617 mi
Average of roughly 7,634 miles per year across 22 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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