2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MK53 HGF
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 157,221 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MK53 HGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 157,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MK53 HGF Mileage History
- 07/03/2023137,833 mi
- 05/03/2024144,621 mi+6,788 mi
- 10/03/2025151,321 mi+6,700 mi
- 09/03/2026157,187 mi+5,866 mi
- 19/03/2026157,221 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 6,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK53 HGF 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 (MK53 HGF) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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