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2003 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration ML53USO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1388cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,006 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,102 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,653 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 20 Jun 202626 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,653 MI
20 Jun 202625 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,803 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016 20 Jun 202625 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,803 MI
20 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,741 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 20 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,447 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,047 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013 20 Jun 20261 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,916 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 20 Jun 202621 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,344 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 20 Jun 202621 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,344 MI
20 Jun 20262 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,665 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010 20 Jun 202623 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,260 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009 20 Jun 20261 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 4,835 MI
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ML53USO was registered on 2003-11-28
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