2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FH53 UCD
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 21,314 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH53 UCD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/01/2022
- 21,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH53 UCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (FH53 UCD) between December 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
FH53 UCD Mileage History
- 13/12/200625,444 mi
- 19/11/200732,260 mi+6,816 mi
- 07/05/200835,964 mi+3,704 mi
- 06/05/200938,952 mi+2,988 mi
- 04/05/201041,287 mi+2,335 mi
- 06/05/201147,860 mi+6,573 mi
- 06/05/201147,860 mi
- 04/05/201260,649 mi+12,789 mi
- 04/05/201260,658 mi+9 mi
- 07/05/201367,213 mi+6,555 mi
- 07/05/201367,213 mi
- 06/05/201470,823 mi+3,610 mi
- 06/05/201470,823 mi
- 17/04/201574,325 mi+3,502 mi
- 17/04/201574,325 mi
- 11/01/201676,733 mi+2,408 mi
- 11/01/20173,995 mi-72,738 mi
- 12/01/20173,995 mi
- 19/12/20179,529 mi+5,534 mi
- 19/12/201813,267 mi+3,738 mi
- 20/12/201813,267 mi
- 18/12/201917,400 mi+4,133 mi
- 20/12/201917,405 mi+5 mi
- 21/12/202020,036 mi+2,631 mi
- 21/12/202020,036 mi
- 10/01/202221,314 mi+1,278 mi
Average of roughly -274 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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