2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MT53 DXE
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/11/2003. Recorded mileage 106,498 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,498 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
MT53 DXE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2023
- 106,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 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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MT53 DXE Mileage History
- 05/08/200649,481 mi
- 30/03/200752,053 mi+2,572 mi
- 27/07/200755,195 mi+3,142 mi
- 16/12/200860,014 mi+4,819 mi
- 16/12/200860,014 mi
- 09/12/200964,533 mi+4,519 mi
- 09/12/200964,533 mi
- 13/12/201069,501 mi+4,968 mi
- 07/12/201172,450 mi+2,949 mi
- 10/12/201275,947 mi+3,497 mi
- 10/12/201378,470 mi+2,523 mi
- 10/12/201378,470 mi
- 11/12/201480,174 mi+1,704 mi
- 03/12/201584,046 mi+3,872 mi
- 07/12/201687,348 mi+3,302 mi
- 09/12/201687,350 mi+2 mi
- 11/12/201789,290 mi+1,940 mi
- 10/12/201891,880 mi+2,590 mi
- 10/12/201891,883 mi+3 mi
- 13/12/201994,989 mi+3,106 mi
- 13/12/201994,990 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/202098,743 mi+3,753 mi
- 18/12/202098,743 mi
- 16/12/2021103,123 mi+4,380 mi
- 23/12/2021103,123 mi
- 05/01/2023106,498 mi+3,375 mi
Average of roughly 3,473 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
MT53 DXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (MT53 DXE) between August 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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