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2003 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration ML53UTP
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,134 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,330 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016 22 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,132 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015 22 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,936 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 22 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,420 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013 22 Jun 202610 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,516 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2012 22 Jun 20267 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,019 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2011 22 Jun 202612 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,421 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 22 Jun 202614 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 72,417 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,417 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,564 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 22 Jun 202611 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,502 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ML53UTP was registered on 2003-10-15
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