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2003 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration OU53VOT
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1988cc
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- Expired 03 Jul 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,168 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,465 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,639 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,279 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,422 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,848 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014 3 Jul 202614 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,508 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,409 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2012 3 Jul 202623 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,182 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2011 3 Jul 202621 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,310 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,513 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008 3 Jul 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OU53VOT was registered on 2003-09-15
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