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SC53VRE
2004 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SC53VRE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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137 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,174 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear SUSPENSION SURFACE CORROSION
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
18 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear SUSPENSION SURFACE CORROSION
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,043 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear subframe rusty.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,450 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear corrosion in sill
- no coolant in header tank
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front discs worn
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive .45 (7.3.D.4)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support arm missing (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi / manifold (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.56 (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear corrosion in sill
- no coolant in header tank
- Front discs worn
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,006 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- tracking wear offside rear / nearside front
- tracking wear offside rear / nearside front
- Rear heat shield loose
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .60 (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)
- tracking wear offside rear / nearside front
- HEAD LAMP AIM REQUIRED
- tracking wear offside rear / nearside front
- Rear heat shield loose
1 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,997 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,008 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015 9 Jun 202620 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,936 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,792 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013 9 Jun 20262 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,779 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,778 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
19 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,241 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,375 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,570 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2007 9 Jun 202627 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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SC53VRE was registered on 2004-02-12
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