2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MA53 BZX
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 107,822 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 BZX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2021
- 107,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 BZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (MA53 BZX) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2021 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”.
MA53 BZX Mileage History
- 01/12/2021104,418 mi
- 02/12/2021107,822 mi+3,404 mi
Average of roughly 1,104,359 miles per year across 2 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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