2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · KH53 UGM
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 145,557 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH53 UGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
- 145,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH53 UGM 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 (KH53 UGM) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KH53 UGM Mileage History
- 22/08/2022138,827 mi
- 24/08/2022138,828 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/2022138,828 mi
- 30/08/2023145,552 mi+6,724 mi
- 04/09/2023145,557 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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