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FD53SMV
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FD53SMV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
14 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 42,105 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 42,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) 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)
- corrosion to both rear wheel arches
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 35,778 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- corrosion to offside/nearside sills & rear wheel arches
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 35,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- corrosion to offside/nearside sills & rear wheel arches
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 29,899 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- wear/play starting in front nearside shock top mount
- corrosion to both rear wheel arches
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 29,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- wear/play starting in front nearside shock top mount
- corrosion to both rear wheel arches
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 22,477 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023 6 Jun 20264 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 15,361 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022 6 Jun 20263 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 15,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 12,063 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust system and hangers corroded.
9 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 12,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust system and hangers corroded.
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 11,829 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory 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))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 11,589 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019Advisory 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))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 11,222 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 10,862 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 10,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 10,574 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 10,313 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
26 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 10,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 9,945 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 9,945 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,097 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,918 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 6 Jun 202615 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 7,437 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 6,896 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010 6 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 5,885 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2009 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 4,723 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2008 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 3,753 MI
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FD53SMV was registered on 2003-12-08
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