Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RV53 LBO

RV53 LBO

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 85,541 miles. MOT valid until 30/01/2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2003 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 30/01/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
85,541 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/01/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1596cc

RV53 LBO Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
  • 85,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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RV53 LBO Mileage History

  1. 20/09/200613,714 mi
  2. 20/09/200613,714 mi
  3. 26/09/200716,600 mi+2,886 mi
  4. 08/09/200819,698 mi+3,098 mi
  5. 16/09/200923,070 mi+3,372 mi
  6. 16/09/200923,070 mi
  7. 06/09/201029,748 mi+6,678 mi
  8. 26/08/201134,672 mi+4,924 mi
  9. 26/08/201136,472 mi+1,800 mi
  10. 13/08/201241,955 mi+5,483 mi
  11. 16/08/201356,574 mi+14,619 mi
  12. 16/08/201356,574 mi
  13. 16/08/201450,074 mi-6,500 mi
  14. 17/08/201553,064 mi+2,990 mi
  15. 19/08/201553,066 mi+2 mi
  16. 12/08/201657,161 mi+4,095 mi
  17. 12/08/201657,161 mi
  18. 04/08/201759,499 mi+2,338 mi
  19. 04/08/201759,501 mi+2 mi
  20. 22/08/201861,492 mi+1,991 mi
  21. 24/08/201861,492 mi
  22. 17/08/201963,341 mi+1,849 mi
  23. 19/08/201963,341 mi
  24. 15/08/202064,921 mi+1,580 mi
  25. 23/08/202166,855 mi+1,934 mi
  26. 20/08/202268,571 mi+1,716 mi
  27. 24/08/202370,343 mi+1,772 mi
  28. 19/08/202471,811 mi+1,468 mi
  29. 11/10/202471,843 mi+32 mi
  30. 31/01/202685,541 mi+13,698 mi

Average of roughly 3,709 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

RV53 LBO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 02:03
MOT Analysis

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

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (RV53 LBO) between September 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.

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