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SW53BVJ
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BVJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,989 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,153 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,660 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,398 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres on 3mm remaining
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split pipe broken off at servo one way valve (3.6.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens condensation (1.8.A.1b)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches corroded and holed (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres on 3mm remaining
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,148 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- oil leak
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) Dangerous
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,663 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
25 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,566 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,339 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013Advisory 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)
16 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
18 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,061 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,514 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 11 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 17,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 5,965 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 106,925 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 106,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 80,475 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 80,475 MI
11 Jun 202619 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,514 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2008 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,524 MI
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SW53BVJ was registered on 2003-10-30
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