2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YP53 UKG
2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 138,429 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 UKG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2022
- 138,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 UKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (YP53 UKG) between June 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)”.
YP53 UKG Mileage History
- 23/06/200612,532 mi
- 04/10/200728,263 mi+15,731 mi
- 04/10/200728,263 mi
- 29/09/200842,716 mi+14,453 mi
- 30/09/200842,716 mi
- 22/09/200955,176 mi+12,460 mi
- 20/09/201065,703 mi+10,527 mi
- 12/09/201172,147 mi+6,444 mi
- 24/09/201279,598 mi+7,451 mi
- 18/09/201388,335 mi+8,737 mi
- 18/09/201388,335 mi
- 29/09/201496,235 mi+7,900 mi
- 29/09/201496,235 mi
- 28/09/2015103,517 mi+7,282 mi
- 28/09/2015103,517 mi
- 14/09/2016111,867 mi+8,350 mi
- 14/09/2016111,867 mi
- 29/09/2017119,760 mi+7,893 mi
- 29/09/2017119,766 mi+6 mi
- 17/09/2018124,595 mi+4,829 mi
- 18/09/2019131,545 mi+6,950 mi
- 30/09/2020134,685 mi+3,140 mi
- 20/09/2021136,663 mi+1,978 mi
- 20/09/2021136,665 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/2022138,429 mi+1,764 mi
Average of roughly 7,734 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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