2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NJ53 LUR
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 116,655 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ53 LUR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2023
- 116,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ53 LUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (NJ53 LUR) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2023 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
NJ53 LUR Mileage History
- 27/07/2022111,020 mi
- 29/07/2023116,650 mi+5,630 mi
- 01/08/2023116,655 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,558 miles per year across 3 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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