2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SD53 UOP
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 40,973 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,973 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
SD53 UOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2023
- 40,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SD53 UOP Mileage History
- 06/11/202129,553 mi
- 25/10/202234,946 mi+5,393 mi
- 03/11/202235,086 mi+140 mi
- 06/11/202340,973 mi+5,887 mi
- 10/11/202340,973 mi
Average of roughly 5,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD53 UOP MOT History
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 (SD53 UOP) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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