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LC53FEM
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration LC53FEM
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
17
Passes
12
Failures
58.62%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,301 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,412 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 78,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,878 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- some play in offside steering rack inner joint
- offside front spoiler wiper blade fitted upside down
- long parking brake travel
- general underfloor corrosion
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- some play in offside steering rack inner joint
- offside front spoiler wiper blade fitted upside down
- long parking brake travel
- general underfloor corrosion
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,254 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,204 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear both o/s & n/s
- corrosion to suspension components.
- Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working both o/s & n/s (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to suspension components.
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear both o/s & n/s
- Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,342 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,342 MI
6 Jun 20261 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,725 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017 6 Jun 20262 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,532 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- vehicles internal adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,532 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
- vehicles internal adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,932 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
30 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,072 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,841 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,073 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 6 Jun 202630 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,983 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,531 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 6 Jun 202630 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,429 MI
Advisory 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)
30 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,429 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009Advisory 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)
31 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,793 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,157 MI
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LC53FEM was registered on 2003-10-31
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