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FN53BUV
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FN53BUV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,940 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
5 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,389 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,389 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
2 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,849 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,034 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Road wheel slightly distorted OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 72,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Road wheel slightly distorted OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,753 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2022 5 Jun 20269 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,880 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2021 5 Jun 20269 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 59,880 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
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,757 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202628 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,613 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019 5 Jun 202628 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,185 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,553 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017 5 Jun 202616 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,553 MI
5 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,690 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,396 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,219 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,219 MI
5 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,574 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2013 5 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,033 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2012 5 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,028 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,417 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2010 5 Jun 20267 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,968 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
2 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,239 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2008 5 Jun 20262 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,239 MI
5 Jun 20263 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,467 MI
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FN53BUV was registered on 2003-10-14
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