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LS53CXM
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration LS53CXM
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
14 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,680 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 181,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,947 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
15 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 176,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,360 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,301 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,928 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,018 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,694 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018 8 Jun 202620 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
27 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,472 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,472 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,123 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2016 8 Jun 202618 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,622 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2015 8 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,665 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 8 Jun 202611 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 121,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,138 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,572 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012 8 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,844 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011 8 Jun 20263 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,192 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010 8 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,103 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009 8 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 98,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 92,564 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 8 Jun 202619 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 92,564 MI
8 Jun 202617 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 79,535 MI
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LS53CXM was registered on 2003-10-28
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