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2004 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SW04FCU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front and rear axle corroded
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,709 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,115 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,589 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded & detatched
28 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly? (1.1.A.3f)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing broke off (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded & detatched
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,869 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,894 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,838 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,838 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,831 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,406 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,961 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,416 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2010 13 Jun 202631 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,903 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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)
2 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,466 MI
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SW04FCU was registered on 2004-05-31
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