2003 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · FP53 VXR

The Ford Focus failed its most recent MOT on 22 April 2025 at 137,366 miles, leaving its current roadworthiness unconfirmed. The maintenance trend is unstable. The vehicle passed cleanly on 19 April 2024 at 127,732 miles after a failure three days earlier at 127,730 miles, and similarly passed on 25 April 2023 at 116,026 miles following a failure on 14 April 2023 at 115,729 miles. These repeated fail-pass cycles within days point to deferred rectification rather than consistent upkeep. Recorded mileage sits at 137,366 over roughly 23 years, an average of about 5,972 miles per year, which is low for the age. The gaps between tests show modest annual use: 11,003 miles added between April 2023 and April 2024, then 9,634 miles to April 2025. Low mileage with three failures in three years suggests the car spent periods idle and received only minimal intervention before each retest. The DVSA entries list no defects, so no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion are on file. A buyer must treat the absent defect data with caution. The 2025 failure with no recorded defects means the car is not legally roadworthy until the fault is fixed and documented. Given the pattern of rapid fail-pass turnarounds, previous owners likely addressed only the bare minimum to secure a certificate. In person, inspect brake discs and calipers for binding or wear, check coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue, and examine sills and subframes for structural rust. Confirm the 2025 failure cause and evidence of repair before purchase.