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SC53FMG
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration SC53FMG
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- spare wheel well corroded outside of prescribed areas
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,572 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- All exhaust hangers rusty
9 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- All exhaust hangers rusty
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,343 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,015 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,874 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,874 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,050 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake efficiency limit only just met
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,566 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018 12 Jun 20261 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)
- front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,553 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,045 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 12 Jun 202620 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,045 MI
12 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,079 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,971 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014 12 Jun 202620 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,134 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 12 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,161 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,821 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012Advisory 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)
30 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,420 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 12 Jun 202611 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,394 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,538 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009 12 Jun 202612 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,439 MI
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SC53FMG was registered on 2003-12-17
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