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FD53SSU
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FD53SSU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
14 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,056 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021 5 Jun 20268 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,423 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 122,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,503 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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))
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,290 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2018 5 Jun 202613 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,327 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017 5 Jun 202613 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,915 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- requires new clutch
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 1,718 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015 5 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,236 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 5 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,236 MI
5 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,443 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,111 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,111 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,513 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,464 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 77,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
15 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,394 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 68,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,777 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,903 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
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FD53SSU was registered on 2003-12-15
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