2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LS53 CTY
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 88,791 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jun 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 CTY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2022
- 88,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 CTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (LS53 CTY) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened bottom coil (5.3.1”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe fractured. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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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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