2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · FN53 BTE
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 51,831 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,831 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
FN53 BTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 51,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 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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FN53 BTE Mileage History
- 19/09/202349,125 mi
- 25/09/202349,128 mi+3 mi
- 20/09/202450,700 mi+1,572 mi
- 27/09/202450,705 mi+5 mi
- 19/09/202551,831 mi+1,126 mi
Average of roughly 1,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN53 BTE 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 (FN53 BTE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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