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SW53BXF
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BXF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened at shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,270 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front 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))
5 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,983 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
3 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,577 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,587 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- possible brake problem nearside wheel tight turning by hand
4 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- possible brake prob nearside front wheel tight turning by hand
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,584 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,201 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,009 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202628 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,019 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,980 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 11 Jun 20267 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,438 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front 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)
7 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,204 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,792 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,285 MI
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SW53BXF was registered on 2003-10-30
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