2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MK53 FZF
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 128,898 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2017.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK53 FZF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2016
- 128,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK53 FZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (MK53 FZF) between May 2006 and December 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”; “Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)”.
MK53 FZF Mileage History
- 30/05/20068,763 mi
- 23/08/200723,673 mi+14,910 mi
- 30/08/200842,413 mi+18,740 mi
- 18/08/200955,727 mi+13,314 mi
- 25/08/201071,316 mi+15,589 mi
- 25/08/201071,316 mi
- 02/08/201182,428 mi+11,112 mi
- 02/08/201182,428 mi
- 22/01/201391,704 mi+9,276 mi
- 23/01/201391,704 mi
- 23/01/2014104,610 mi+12,906 mi
- 23/01/2014104,627 mi+17 mi
- 17/01/2015109,857 mi+5,230 mi
- 21/01/2015109,985 mi+128 mi
- 19/01/2016119,657 mi+9,672 mi
- 03/12/2016128,898 mi+9,241 mi
Average of roughly 11,427 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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