2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · OU53 VNC
2003 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 161,092 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OU53 VNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2026
- 161,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OU53 VNC Mileage History
- 08/03/2024156,755 mi
- 14/03/2025159,147 mi+2,392 mi
- 14/03/2025159,147 mi
- 27/02/2026161,092 mi+1,945 mi
Average of roughly 2,197 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OU53 VNC 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 (OU53 VNC) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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