Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · LV53 OYF

LV53 OYF

2003 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 39,141 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/02/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (24/02/2020)
Recorded Mileage
39,141 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/02/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 24/02/2020
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1988cc

LV53 OYF Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2019
  • 39,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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LV53 OYF Mileage History

  1. 08/02/200717,626 mi
  2. 13/02/200717,626 mi
  3. 30/01/200819,407 mi+1,781 mi
  4. 10/02/200921,109 mi+1,702 mi
  5. 10/02/201022,263 mi+1,154 mi
  6. 11/02/201123,495 mi+1,232 mi
  7. 10/02/201225,535 mi+2,040 mi
  8. 21/01/201376 mi-25,459 mi
  9. 23/01/201410,413 mi+10,337 mi
  10. 15/01/201520,733 mi+10,320 mi
  11. 15/01/201520,733 mi
  12. 18/01/201626,625 mi+5,892 mi
  13. 19/01/201626,625 mi
  14. 24/01/201731,516 mi+4,891 mi
  15. 24/01/201731,516 mi
  16. 13/02/201835,993 mi+4,477 mi
  17. 08/02/201939,141 mi+3,148 mi

Average of roughly 1,793 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

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

LV53 OYF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 03:38
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 (LV53 OYF) between February 2007 and February 2019.

The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 08 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.

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