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OV53UCH
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
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- Registration OV53UCH
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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137 Total Defects Recorded
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,204 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Points & Inner Sill Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Onto Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner & Outer Edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Heatshield Loose Above Backbox
- Fuel Tank Strap Corroded
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck To Tank Including Vent & Front To Rear Sections Feed & Return ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front & Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Rear Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Point Areas (Outer Sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S Inner Sill/Arch Prescribed Area For Trailing Arm Front Mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating & Non Reflective (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arm Front Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Points & Inner Sill Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Onto Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner & Outer Edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Heatshield Loose Above Backbox
- Fuel Tank Strap Corroded
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck To Tank Including Vent & Front To Rear Sections Feed & Return ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front & Rear Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Rear Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Point Areas (Outer Sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Deteriorated Beam Pattern Faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,850 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Points, Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill Close To Jacking Points & Axel Mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Return Line Close To Filter ()
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck & Breather ()
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Arm Mounting On Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Front Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axel Mounting Bushes To Body Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Mounts On Rear Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,045 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT AND REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,392 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank straps corroded
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- rear suspension componants corroded and bushes deteriorated
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- fuel tank straps corroded
- rear suspension componants corroded and bushes deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
4 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,823 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring worn nearside and offside worn flat on lower coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring worn nearside and offside worn flat on lower coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside close to wear indicators. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,445 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
23 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,445 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,299 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S REAR, N/S+O/S FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
2 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID SECTION (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S+O/S REAR, N/S+O/S FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,849 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016 3 Jul 20268 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,402 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2015 3 Jul 20268 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,089 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015 3 Jul 20265 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,178 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014 3 Jul 202622 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,355 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,669 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,569 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,652 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2010Advisory 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)
21 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,777 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,732 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008 3 Jul 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,227 MI
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OV53UCH was registered on 2003-11-20
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