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AV53PLJ
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration AV53PLJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,123 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,185 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2022 14 Jun 202613 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,375 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,150 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.
12 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,103 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019 14 Jun 20267 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,905 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,864 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,642 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,381 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014 14 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,758 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,758 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,152 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012 14 Jun 202625 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,157 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011 14 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,472 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,302 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,948 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2008 14 Jun 20262 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,731 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2007 14 Jun 20262 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 33,731 MI
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AV53PLJ was registered on 2003-09-29
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