Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · HJ53 YSC

HJ53 YSC

2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 92,129 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/04/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,129 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/04/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1753cc

HJ53 YSC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
  • 92,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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HJ53 YSC Mileage History

  1. 11/04/202287,699 mi
  2. 05/04/202390,066 mi+2,367 mi
  3. 08/04/202390,076 mi+10 mi
  4. 13/04/202492,123 mi+2,047 mi
  5. 17/04/202492,129 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 2,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HJ53 YSC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (HJ53 YSC) between April 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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