# AV53HTT — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check

AV53HTT is a Silver FORD FOCUS, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2003-09-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for AV53HTT — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | AV53HTT |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FOCUS |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1596cc |
| First registered | 2003-09-28 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-09-10 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 77.78%
- Total defects recorded: 41

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-23 15:00:41 | FAILED | 134,972 MI | — |
| 2019-09-06 11:06:15 | PASSED | 130,922 MI | 2020-09-10 00:00:00 |
| 2018-09-11 10:10:40 | PASSED | 128,894 MI | 2019-09-10 00:00:00 |
| 2017-10-03 07:26:49 | PASSED | 118,029 MI | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 |
| 2017-10-03 07:26:48 | FAILED | 118,029 MI | — |
| 2016-10-11 09:28:43 | PASSED | 107,129 MI | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-12 12:07:10 | PASSED | 93,460 MI | 2016-10-11 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-03 11:13:37 | PASSED | 81,634 MI | 2015-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-03 14:57:57 | PASSED | 68,856 MI | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-03 13:22:35 | FAILED | 68,855 MI | — |
| 2012-09-28 13:16:17 | FAILED | 61,965 MI | — |
| 2012-09-28 13:16:17 | PASSED | 61,965 MI | 2013-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-30 13:25:07 | PASSED | 54,429 MI | 2012-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-09 11:12:10 | PASSED | 47,664 MI | 2011-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2009-10-07 11:04:14 | PASSED | 40,729 MI | 2010-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-08 13:36:26 | PASSED | 32,356 MI | 2009-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2007-10-05 12:15:57 | PASSED | 26,451 MI | 2008-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-09 12:31:25 | PASSED | 19,501 MI | 2007-10-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-09-23 15:00:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- ADVISORY: Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation disc worn (1.2.1 (d))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2019-09-06 11:06:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2017-10-03 07:26:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Vehicle underside corroded all over but not weakened
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Outer will corroded but not weakened
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

**2017-10-03 07:26:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Outer will corroded but not weakened
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Vehicle underside corroded all over but not weakened
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2016-10-11 09:28:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Both rear tyres are perished
- ADVISORY: Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

**2015-10-12 12:07:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Items removed from drivers view prior to test
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear shock absorber weak
- ADVISORY: Offside Front steering arm has slight play in inner joint
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2013-10-03 13:22:35 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

**2012-09-28 13:16:17 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Front brake discs are lipped

**2012-09-28 13:16:17 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Front brake discs are lipped

**2011-09-30 13:25:07 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: rear number plate slightly discoloured

**2010-10-09 11:12:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for AV53HTT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AV53HTT. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
