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ML53UUX
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration ML53UUX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,840 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2026 21 Jun 202616 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,743 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2025 21 Jun 202616 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 82,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,640 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,453 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,281 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,040 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021 21 Jun 202612 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,227 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from sump and rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (6.1.2 (a))
11 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive from sump and rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,912 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,612 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
21 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,432 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,888 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Rear both sides tyres cracking sidewall
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,866 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015 21 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,911 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,911 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
21 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,829 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013 21 Jun 202622 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,201 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 21 Jun 202622 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,760 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 21 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,797 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 21 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,673 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009 21 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,587 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 21 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,020 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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ML53UUX was registered on 2003-10-08
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