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2004 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration OU05LXF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 200,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- coolant cap missing
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower wing corroding
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower wing corroding
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 188,096 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel tank strap corroded
- Coolant leak from radiator ()
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,170 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
8 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 176,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,075 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear arches corroded (unable to inspect fully due to arch liners being fitted)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear arches corroded (unable to inspect fully due to arch liners being fitted)
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,093 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 158,093 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,230 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,381 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 1 Jul 20266 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,488 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,994 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2016 1 Jul 20268 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,743 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2015 1 Jul 20269 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,037 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2014 1 Jul 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,982 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 1 Jul 20266 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,982 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 1 Jul 202619 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,743 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2011 1 Jul 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,647 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,943 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2009 1 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU05LXF was registered on 2004-12-31
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