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2003 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration GL53KFA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 118,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Suspension components are rusted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,101 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,911 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,548 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge. 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
21 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge. 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
12 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,082 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear at rear and both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear at rear and both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,925 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,531 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,074 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all coil springs corroded
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,133 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019 26 Jun 202618 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,579 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,287 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016 26 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,756 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2015 26 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
7 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,720 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 26 Jun 202617 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,386 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013 26 Jun 202626 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,493 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012 26 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,626 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,191 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010 26 Jun 202628 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,095 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009 26 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,090 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 26 Jun 20265 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,479 MI
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GL53KFA was registered on 2003-12-11
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