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2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GJ53 NRY

GJ53 NRY

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 149,676 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
149,676 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Sept 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1596cc
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GJ53 NRY Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
  • 149,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)

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GJ53 NRY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 05:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (GJ53 NRY) between September 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 55 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.

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GJ53 NRY Mileage History

  1. 18/09/200624,742 mi
  2. 13/09/200736,800 mi+12,058 mi
  3. 15/09/200847,516 mi+10,716 mi
  4. 16/09/200955,497 mi+7,981 mi
  5. 17/09/201063,741 mi+8,244 mi
  6. 23/08/201167,941 mi+4,200 mi
  7. 03/09/201274,095 mi+6,154 mi
  8. 03/09/201274,095 mi
  9. 16/09/201380,882 mi+6,787 mi
  10. 08/09/201489,029 mi+8,147 mi
  11. 26/08/201597,062 mi+8,033 mi
  12. 16/08/2016104,847 mi+7,785 mi
  13. 16/08/2016104,847 mi
  14. 02/08/2017111,309 mi+6,462 mi
  15. 03/08/2017111,313 mi+4 mi
  16. 01/08/2018118,411 mi+7,098 mi
  17. 14/08/2019124,418 mi+6,007 mi
  18. 11/08/2020129,053 mi+4,635 mi
  19. 30/07/2021133,809 mi+4,756 mi
  20. 12/08/2022139,083 mi+5,274 mi
  21. 12/08/2022139,083 mi
  22. 09/08/2023145,503 mi+6,420 mi
  23. 09/08/2023145,059 mi-444 mi
  24. 02/09/2024145,730 mi+671 mi
  25. 02/09/2024145,734 mi+4 mi
  26. 09/09/2025148,019 mi+2,285 mi
  27. 10/09/2025148,021 mi+2 mi
  28. 02/09/2026149,675 mi+1,654 mi
  29. 02/09/2026149,676 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 6,260 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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