2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LD53 SYF
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 94,622 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD53 SYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 94,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 SYF 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 (LD53 SYF) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LD53 SYF Mileage History
- 12/11/202282,351 mi
- 16/11/202388,349 mi+5,998 mi
- 23/09/202492,755 mi+4,406 mi
- 27/09/202492,759 mi+4 mi
- 17/10/202594,622 mi+1,863 mi
Average of roughly 4,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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