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OV53OAP
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration OV53OAP
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
30 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 172,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 163,468 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Slight play in both inner steering rack arms.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 163,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Slight play in both inner steering rack arms.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 155,646 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
4 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,278 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 149,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
4 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 142,148 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 142,148 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
10 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 135,359 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2012 4 Jul 202610 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 135,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 128,015 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 128,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
23 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,302 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2010 4 Jul 202622 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 99,827 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2009 4 Jul 202622 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 99,827 MI
4 Jul 202628 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 94,019 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2008 4 Jul 202621 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 78,986 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2007 4 Jul 20267 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 75,989 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2007 4 Jul 20267 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 75,989 MI
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OV53OAP was registered on 2003-11-20
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