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ML53JPV
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration ML53JPV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
30 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch worn
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,744 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,283 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear wiper torn
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,702 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle strip and clean (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,806 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front brakes strip and clean
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,150 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2015 22 Jun 20267 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,528 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,823 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013 22 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,117 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2012 22 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,153 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2011 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,905 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010 22 Jun 20265 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,495 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
3 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,956 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2008 22 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,631 MI
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ML53JPV was registered on 2003-10-29
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