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2004 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SC53BCO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,028 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017 11 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,465 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,312 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,435 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
20 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,097 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,097 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,504 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202610 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,762 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,147 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
10 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,901 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,943 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
8 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 3,600 MI
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SC53BCO was registered on 2004-01-30
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