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2003 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SW53BVB
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 27 Feb 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,892 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- o/s/r h/brake reading low
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- o/s/r h/brake reading low
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,918 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,515 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,515 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,166 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202625 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
25 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,544 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,544 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,989 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,030 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,596 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 18,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
22 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,889 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,915 MI
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SW53BVB was registered on 2003-10-30
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