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LB53SOE
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1988cc
General Information
- Registration LB53SOE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1988cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,458 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
10 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,741 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,450 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system insecure broken bracket (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,325 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,481 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,205 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,609 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,827 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,827 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,122 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,276 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,112 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,495 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202619 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,052 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 4,685 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,687 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2008Advisory 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)
15 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,519 MI
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LB53SOE was registered on 2003-12-26
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