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2004 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration SW04RWX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2025
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,139 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- front wings wheel arches corroded
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear park brake cable support insecure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside outer sill some damage
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- fuel tank exhaust heatshield insecure
- front wings wheel arches corroded
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear park brake cable support insecure
- Nearside outer sill some damage
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,801 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- park brake lever has little reserve travel
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- front wings wheel arches corroded
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear park brake cable support insecure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and repaired, but not inappropriately (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cracks on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- front wings wheel arches corroded
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear park brake cable support insecure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and repaired, but not inappropriately (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- park brake lever has little reserve travel
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,991 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- front tyres wear on edges and perished
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wing wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repaired at nearside but not inappropriately (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor of car (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repaired at nearside but not inappropriately (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- front tyres wear on edges and perished
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wing wheel arch corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor of car (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
14 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,564 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- front and rear subframes ,suspension components and some prescribed areas under body corroded
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears along floor of car (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear subframes ,suspension components and some prescribed areas under body corroded
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears along floor of car (1.1.11 (c))
16 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,093 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes along floor (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes along floor (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak radiator ()
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,680 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust heatshield at rear insecure
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- park brake lever has little reserve travel
- Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,993 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- front and rear brake hoses ferrules corroded
- exhaust front heatshield insecure
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower 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))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at lower radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear park brake cable guide insecure in backing plate ,not affecting operation
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes on floor of car (1.1.11 (d) (i))
14 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- front and rear brake hoses ferrules corroded
- exhaust front heatshield insecure
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear park brake cable guide insecure in backing plate ,not affecting operation
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower 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))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at lower radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes on floor of car (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,313 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018 7 Jun 202629 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,222 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel has minor roughness when rotated
- windscreen scratched by wipers
- exhaust heat shied hitting
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
20 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front wheel has minor roughness when rotated
- exhaust heat shied hitting
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- windscreen scratched by wipers
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,807 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 7 Jun 202622 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,270 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,953 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,983 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,367 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012 7 Jun 202621 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
25 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,429 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,247 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,800 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,949 MI
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