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SW53BWE
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BWE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,716 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,712 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint joint at power steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint joint at power steering rack (2.3.3b)
- 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)
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,243 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,239 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,903 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
31 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
22 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,270 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,270 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,026 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,842 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,658 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,612 MI
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SW53BWE was registered on 2003-10-30
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