2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MA53 UXF
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 108,013 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 UXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 108,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 UXF 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 (MA53 UXF) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 40 17 87w xl (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
MA53 UXF Mileage History
- 02/05/202396,271 mi
- 29/04/2024102,192 mi+5,921 mi
- 01/05/2024102,231 mi+39 mi
- 01/05/2025108,009 mi+5,778 mi
- 02/05/2025108,013 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,864 miles per year across 5 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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