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AF53CUW
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration AF53CUW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
28 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake disc discoured (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- heat sheild insecure
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,845 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SHOCK ANCHORAGE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,687 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Corrosion to some areas under vehicle
11 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Corrosion to some areas under vehicle
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,516 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,399 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,415 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,562 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014 14 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,025 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,314 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,314 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,447 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011 14 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,394 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2010 14 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 59,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,302 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,302 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,647 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2008 14 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,861 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF53CUW was registered on 2003-11-17
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