Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PE53 UEX

PE53 UEX

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 93,553 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/05/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (15/02/2019)
Recorded Mileage
93,553 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/05/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 15/02/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1596cc

PE53 UEX Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2018
  • 93,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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PE53 UEX Mileage History

  1. 08/06/20068,378 mi
  2. 31/03/20079,372 mi+994 mi
  3. 19/03/200819,092 mi+9,720 mi
  4. 19/03/200819,092 mi
  5. 02/04/200928,978 mi+9,886 mi
  6. 18/03/201037,266 mi+8,288 mi
  7. 01/04/201145,049 mi+7,783 mi
  8. 01/04/201145,049 mi
  9. 01/05/201253,565 mi+8,516 mi
  10. 22/04/201360,744 mi+7,179 mi
  11. 15/05/201467,917 mi+7,173 mi
  12. 15/05/201467,920 mi+3 mi
  13. 11/05/201573,139 mi+5,219 mi
  14. 11/05/201679,737 mi+6,598 mi
  15. 11/05/201786,456 mi+6,719 mi
  16. 14/05/201893,552 mi+7,096 mi
  17. 16/05/201893,553 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 7,135 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

PE53 UEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 08:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (PE53 UEX) between June 2006 and May 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)”; “Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (8.4.2)”.

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