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ML53UCC
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration ML53UCC
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,233 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021 20 Jun 202615 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,602 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,424 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,163 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018 20 Jun 202616 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- weld exhaust
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,824 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front & rear exhaust mounts broke
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front tom rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front tom rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front & rear exhaust mounts broke
18 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,205 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016 20 Jun 202618 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,295 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2015 20 Jun 202626 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,815 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2014 20 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,035 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,429 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 20 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,170 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012 20 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,548 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011 20 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,255 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2010 20 Jun 202623 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,925 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2009 20 Jun 202619 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,621 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2008 20 Jun 202619 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,621 MI
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ML53UCC was registered on 2003-11-24
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