2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HV53 KCE
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 53,339 miles. MOT valid until 05/12/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
HV53 KCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 53,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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HV53 KCE Mileage History
- 08/11/202250,222 mi
- 06/11/202351,278 mi+1,056 mi
- 06/11/202452,103 mi+825 mi
- 08/11/202452,103 mi
- 06/11/202553,339 mi+1,236 mi
Average of roughly 1,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HV53 KCE 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 (HV53 KCE) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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