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SW04BRV
2004 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW04BRV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
15 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) Dangerous
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring supporting arm (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring supporting arm (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,895 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,192 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (2.4.G.1)
- coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Underneath Has Surface Corrosion All Round.
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
4 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (2.4.G.1)
- coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Underneath Has Surface Corrosion All Round.
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
28 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,683 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,384 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,084 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,112 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,999 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,068 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011 9 Jun 20262 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
3 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,897 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,962 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2009 9 Jun 20266 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
9 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,061 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2008 9 Jun 20262 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW04BRV was registered on 2004-04-30
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