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SC52MLU
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SC52MLU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both outer sills holed
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,255 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- some componnets on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
3 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in sill (6.2.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in sill (6.2.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- some componnets on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,834 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,977 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019 6 Jun 202613 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,355 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 167,223 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 167,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel hub cracked (4.2.B.4)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,081 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015 6 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,398 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014 6 Jun 202629 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,411 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,761 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,866 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 6 Jun 202614 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,212 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,279 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,279 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,212 MI
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SC52MLU was registered on 2003-02-24
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