CarVerify

Free Car Check

550 GL

2003 Ford Focus LX

Blue Other 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration550 GL
MakeFord
ModelFocus LX
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 84,019 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,207 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 79,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,839 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2021 73,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 53,393 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus LX?

Based on 3,831 MOT tests across 1,550 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,718
Miles/Year
1,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1
Full Ford Focus LX reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

550 GL is a 2003 Ford Focus LX in Blue with a 1,596cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ford Focus LX fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 550 GL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 550 GL?

You can check the full history of 550 GL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 550 GL registered?

550 GL is a 2003 Ford Focus LX, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is 550 GL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 GL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 550 GL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 550 GL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.