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AF53SVC
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration AF53SVC
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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118 Total Defects Recorded
8 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,635 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,635 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,400 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust hanger and box corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust hanger and box corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,335 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear exhaust system corroded
18 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,335 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear exhaust system corroded
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,190 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust corroded / deteriorated
- Engine oil level low
- Exhaust hanging brackets corroded
- Front Both suspension coil springs corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread / cracking and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill facing by rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Both suspension coil springs corroded
3 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,190 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust hanging brackets corroded
- Engine oil level low
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill facing by rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread / cracking and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Both suspension coil springs corroded
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge
- Centre Exhaust corroded / deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Both suspension coil springs corroded
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,111 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016 16 Jun 202614 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,818 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
29 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,562 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 16 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,323 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 16 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,323 MI
16 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,219 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 16 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,439 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011 16 Jun 202611 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,449 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,630 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009 16 Jun 202627 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,097 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2008 16 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,826 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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AF53SVC was registered on 2003-09-12
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