2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · FN53 BVB
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 125,630 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN53 BVB Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 125,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN53 BVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (FN53 BVB) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (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: “Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed At inner sidewall...(Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FN53 BVB Mileage History
- 06/06/200646,146 mi
- 06/06/200646,146 mi
- 01/06/200751,750 mi+5,604 mi
- 30/04/200857,481 mi+5,731 mi
- 27/04/200962,819 mi+5,338 mi
- 28/04/200962,820 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/201067,924 mi+5,104 mi
- 04/05/201175,360 mi+7,436 mi
- 27/04/201279,035 mi+3,675 mi
- 30/04/201383,816 mi+4,781 mi
- 29/04/201488,139 mi+4,323 mi
- 23/04/201593,342 mi+5,203 mi
- 27/04/201697,579 mi+4,237 mi
- 18/04/2017100,803 mi+3,224 mi
- 21/04/2017100,827 mi+24 mi
- 10/04/2018104,831 mi+4,004 mi
- 04/04/2019107,177 mi+2,346 mi
- 05/05/2020109,542 mi+2,365 mi
- 05/05/2020109,544 mi+2 mi
- 14/04/2021110,825 mi+1,281 mi
- 15/04/2021110,830 mi+5 mi
- 20/04/2022112,603 mi+1,773 mi
- 18/04/2023113,995 mi+1,392 mi
- 12/04/2024115,524 mi+1,529 mi
- 29/04/2025118,403 mi+2,879 mi
- 30/04/2026125,630 mi+7,227 mi
- 30/04/2026125,630 mi
Average of roughly 3,994 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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