2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ML53 JVA
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 110,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/10/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
ML53 JVA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2020
- 110,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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ML53 JVA Mileage History
- 14/12/200628,968 mi
- 29/12/200736,367 mi+7,399 mi
- 04/12/200842,510 mi+6,143 mi
- 26/10/200947,660 mi+5,150 mi
- 26/10/201053,831 mi+6,171 mi
- 20/10/201161,689 mi+7,858 mi
- 04/10/201268,573 mi+6,884 mi
- 04/10/201375,737 mi+7,164 mi
- 04/10/201375,737 mi
- 21/10/201481,926 mi+6,189 mi
- 13/10/201587,658 mi+5,732 mi
- 13/10/201587,658 mi
- 20/10/201692,477 mi+4,819 mi
- 19/10/201798,267 mi+5,790 mi
- 24/10/2018103,654 mi+5,387 mi
- 22/10/2019107,434 mi+3,780 mi
- 23/10/2020110,768 mi+3,334 mi
- 23/10/2020110,768 mi
Average of roughly 5,902 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
ML53 JVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (ML53 JVA) between December 2006 and October 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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