2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SD53 TXM
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 84,621 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD53 TXM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2024
- 84,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD53 TXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (SD53 TXM) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm also cracke”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))”.
SD53 TXM Mileage History
- 22/08/202281,972 mi
- 03/07/202484,621 mi+2,649 mi
Average of roughly 1,421 miles per year across 2 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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