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FN53BWX
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration FN53BWX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,916 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
5 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,929 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,062 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Both rear sills corroded
20 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Both rear sills corroded
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
23 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,366 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,417 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
27 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (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)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,613 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake pipe corrded
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake pipe corrded
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,431 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- underside rusty in places
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- nearside rear tyre tread close to wear bars
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- underside rusty in places
- nearside rear tyre tread close to wear bars
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,699 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016 5 Jun 202624 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,565 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,877 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,269 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 5 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,094 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,052 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202610 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,364 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010 5 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,753 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,753 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,037 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,852 MI
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FN53BWX was registered on 2003-10-09
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