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SC53BAO
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1988cc
General Information
- Registration SC53BAO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1988cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,786 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel pipe leaking fuel lines badly corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
10 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,868 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,648 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle underside heavily waxoiled making assessment difficult
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,798 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bulkhead clip (1.1.11 (c))
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On bulkhead clip (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,226 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake only meets minimum requirements
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,356 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 53,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,452 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017 13 Jun 202621 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,414 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted restricts vision
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,919 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,205 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,499 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,328 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,087 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202617 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,561 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,283 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,854 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,656 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008Advisory 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)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,814 MI
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SC53BAO was registered on 2003-12-19
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