2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FH53 UDM
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 67,516 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH53 UDM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2023
- 67,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH53 UDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (FH53 UDM) between January 2007 and September 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 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: Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FH53 UDM Mileage History
- 29/01/2007609 mi
- 26/01/20086,340 mi+5,731 mi
- 27/01/200911,561 mi+5,221 mi
- 27/01/201015,385 mi+3,824 mi
- 29/01/201118,728 mi+3,343 mi
- 30/01/201223,200 mi+4,472 mi
- 29/01/201326,189 mi+2,989 mi
- 22/01/201427,938 mi+1,749 mi
- 30/01/201529,602 mi+1,664 mi
- 22/01/201631,854 mi+2,252 mi
- 26/01/201734,049 mi+2,195 mi
- 26/01/201734,049 mi
- 26/01/201835,910 mi+1,861 mi
- 17/01/201944,179 mi+8,269 mi
- 17/01/201944,179 mi
- 06/01/202051,306 mi+7,127 mi
- 06/01/202051,306 mi
- 21/01/202154,844 mi+3,538 mi
- 17/01/202259,326 mi+4,482 mi
- 17/01/202259,327 mi+1 mi
- 04/01/202364,747 mi+5,420 mi
- 13/01/202364,875 mi+128 mi
- 08/09/202367,516 mi+2,641 mi
Average of roughly 4,029 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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