2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RJ53 OPN
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 175,427 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ53 OPN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2023
- 175,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ53 OPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (RJ53 OPN) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
RJ53 OPN Mileage History
- 05/08/2022156,514 mi
- 09/08/2022156,519 mi+5 mi
- 09/08/2023175,426 mi+18,907 mi
- 10/08/2023175,427 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 18,684 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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