# SL53OFD — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check SL53OFD is a Green FORD FOCUS, Petrol (1388cc), first registered 2003-09-25. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SL53OFD — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SL53OFD | | Make | FORD | | Model | FOCUS | | Colour | Green | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1388cc | | First registered | 2003-09-25 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2018-01-08 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 19 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 57.89% - Total defects recorded: 40 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2018-01-05 14:56:44 | FAILED | 116,259 MI | — | | 2017-01-04 13:48:30 | PASSED | 104,679 MI | 2018-01-08 00:00:00 | | 2017-01-03 10:26:43 | FAILED | 104,676 MI | — | | 2016-01-06 11:21:13 | PASSED | 99,399 MI | 2017-01-08 00:00:00 | | 2015-01-09 13:19:56 | PASSED | 96,334 MI | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 | | 2015-01-09 11:52:53 | FAILED | 96,334 MI | — | | 2014-01-06 17:43:38 | PASSED | 91,199 MI | 2015-01-07 00:00:00 | | 2014-01-06 16:12:12 | FAILED | 91,199 MI | — | | 2013-01-08 13:31:40 | FAILED | 83,011 MI | — | | 2013-01-08 13:31:40 | PASSED | 83,011 MI | 2014-01-07 00:00:00 | | 2012-01-06 10:58:21 | PASSED | 75,966 MI | 2013-01-05 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-06 15:42:59 | PASSED | 73,209 MI | 2012-01-05 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-06 11:54:09 | FAILED | 73,209 MI | — | | 2010-01-06 13:36:54 | PASSED | 61,569 MI | 2011-01-05 00:00:00 | | 2010-01-06 13:36:54 | FAILED | 61,569 MI | — | | 2009-02-17 14:26:47 | PASSED | 50,607 MI | 2010-02-22 00:00:00 | | 2009-02-17 13:46:08 | FAILED | 50,607 MI | — | | 2008-02-23 10:33:42 | PASSED | 39,005 MI | 2009-02-22 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-03 11:17:47 | PASSED | 23,289 MI | 2007-11-02 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2018-01-05 14:56:44 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Rear brakes only just met requirements may need service or repair - FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Horn not working (1.6.2a) - FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2) - FAIL: Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) **2017-01-03 10:26:43 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: exhaust bracket snapped (before back box) knocks on rear sub frame - FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe split (7.1.2) **2015-01-09 13:19:56 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2015-01-09 11:52:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) **2014-01-06 17:43:38 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - USER ENTERED: Exhaust hangers corroded front and middle **2014-01-06 16:12:12 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2013-01-08 13:31:40 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) **2013-01-08 13:31:40 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2011-01-06 11:54:09 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) **2010-01-06 13:36:54 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2010-01-06 13:36:54 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) **2009-02-17 13:46:08 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SL53OFD is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL53OFD. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.