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2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RF53 RUU

RF53 RUU

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 83,417 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 27/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
83,417 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1596cc

RF53 RUU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
  • 83,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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RF53 RUU Mileage History

  1. 02/10/202372,133 mi
  2. 26/10/202478,109 mi+5,976 mi
  3. 28/10/202478,109 mi
  4. 03/10/202583,417 mi+5,308 mi
  5. 03/10/202583,417 mi

Average of roughly 5,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RF53 RUU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 21:14
MOT Analysis

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 (RF53 RUU) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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