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AF53CHC
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration AF53CHC
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
20
Passes
15
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 232,679 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 232,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal all along (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 223,596 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 223,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 206,189 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024 14 Jun 20269 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 206,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 467 (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 467 (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.47 (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,209 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 190,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,069 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end plate (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,911 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust mounts broken/missing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,588 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
25 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
20 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,882 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- offside driveshaft bearing rough
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
19 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 144,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside drive shaft bearing rough
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,294 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possibly in the manifold area. (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.
- Body has slight corrosion Various areas. (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre BADLY worn on edges and worn close to the wear bars.
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.
- Nearside Front Tyre BADLY worn on edges and worn close to the wear bars.
- Body has slight corrosion Various areas. (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possibly in the manifold area. (7.1.2)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,844 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60R15 (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,658 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,660 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,459 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,993 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,993 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,827 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 98,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,391 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 95,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,935 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 14 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,905 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 14 Jun 202623 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,019 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 14 Jun 202623 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 75,019 MI
14 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,843 MI
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AF53CHC was registered on 2003-10-31
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