Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LG53 YCD

LG53 YCD

2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2003. Recorded mileage 32,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 27/03/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
32,200 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/03/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1796cc

LG53 YCD Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2022
  • 32,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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LG53 YCD Mileage History

  1. 25/09/200625,504 mi
  2. 22/09/200737,058 mi+11,554 mi
  3. 27/09/200842,852 mi+5,794 mi
  4. 25/09/200946,765 mi+3,913 mi
  5. 29/03/201153,424 mi+6,659 mi
  6. 26/03/201256,695 mi+3,271 mi
  7. 28/03/20131,698 mi-54,997 mi
  8. 28/03/20144,874 mi+3,176 mi
  9. 23/03/20158,289 mi+3,415 mi
  10. 10/03/201613,042 mi+4,753 mi
  11. 27/03/201717,546 mi+4,504 mi
  12. 05/03/201820,934 mi+3,388 mi
  13. 14/03/201923,549 mi+2,615 mi
  14. 15/03/201923,549 mi
  15. 03/03/202028,071 mi+4,522 mi
  16. 02/03/202129,792 mi+1,721 mi
  17. 01/03/202232,200 mi+2,408 mi

Average of roughly 434 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

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

LG53 YCD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 01:31
MOT Analysis

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

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (LG53 YCD) between September 2006 and March 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 March 2022 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 (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))”.

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