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2003 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration SW52FCJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet through plastic clip (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- parking brake only just met efficiency requirements
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside plastic sill cover fitted
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,269 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,297 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,139 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,674 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,674 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,687 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,592 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 9 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,172 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,830 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012 9 Jun 202630 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,830 MI
9 Jun 20267 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,358 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011 9 Jun 20267 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,187 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
30 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 65,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,523 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2009 9 Jun 20268 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,583 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2008 9 Jun 202610 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,492 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2008 9 Jun 202611 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,940 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2007 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW52FCJ was registered on 2003-01-16
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