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ML53JVO
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1388cc
General Information
- Registration ML53JVO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- tailgate struts weak
- coolant expansion bottle leaking
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,600 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- tailgate support struts weak
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,366 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tailgate support struts weak
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,602 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- tailgate supports weak
- idle speed high but not excessive
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,440 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- tailgate supports weak
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- tailgate supports weak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,476 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- tailgate supports week
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
28 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- tailgate supports week
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,335 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- tailgate struts very weak
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,335 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- tailgate struts very weak
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,745 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,840 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
8 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,840 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,224 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,482 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,482 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,712 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,894 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,885 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2011 22 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,143 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,074 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,085 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2008 22 Jun 20263 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,556 MI
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ML53JVO was registered on 2003-09-30
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