2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · 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
- 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: Good
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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RV53 LBO Mileage History
- 20/09/200613,714 mi
- 20/09/200613,714 mi
- 26/09/200716,600 mi+2,886 mi
- 08/09/200819,698 mi+3,098 mi
- 16/09/200923,070 mi+3,372 mi
- 16/09/200923,070 mi
- 06/09/201029,748 mi+6,678 mi
- 26/08/201134,672 mi+4,924 mi
- 26/08/201136,472 mi+1,800 mi
- 13/08/201241,955 mi+5,483 mi
- 16/08/201356,574 mi+14,619 mi
- 16/08/201356,574 mi
- 16/08/201450,074 mi-6,500 mi
- 17/08/201553,064 mi+2,990 mi
- 19/08/201553,066 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/201657,161 mi+4,095 mi
- 12/08/201657,161 mi
- 04/08/201759,499 mi+2,338 mi
- 04/08/201759,501 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/201861,492 mi+1,991 mi
- 24/08/201861,492 mi
- 17/08/201963,341 mi+1,849 mi
- 19/08/201963,341 mi
- 15/08/202064,921 mi+1,580 mi
- 23/08/202166,855 mi+1,934 mi
- 20/08/202268,571 mi+1,716 mi
- 24/08/202370,343 mi+1,772 mi
- 19/08/202471,811 mi+1,468 mi
- 11/10/202471,843 mi+32 mi
- 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
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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