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AF53DBX
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration AF53DBX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 161,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,975 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,379 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,036 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 135,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,671 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- nail nsr tyre
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,862 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,379 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,331 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,579 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,498 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202616 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,223 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 13 Jun 20269 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,180 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
30 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,263 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 13 Jun 202612 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,014 MI
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AF53DBX was registered on 2003-11-24
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