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2003 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration FH53UGA
- 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 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 187,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength susp arm (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,158 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 180,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,968 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,701 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2018 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
16 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,801 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2017 5 Jun 202616 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 144,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,445 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,826 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,413 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,413 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,984 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
10 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,800 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
10 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,800 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,591 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,855 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202615 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,981 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,096 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 46,096 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,287 MI
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FH53UGA was registered on 2003-12-09
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