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SW53BXO
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BXO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear towing eye badly corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,029 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,471 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- advise n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r tyres scrubbed on inner edges
- advise damage to n/s/f cill area
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,235 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,263 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016 11 Jun 20265 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
7 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,714 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015 11 Jun 20266 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
7 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,437 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,880 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,048 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012 11 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
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)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,813 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- 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)
15 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,060 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202618 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,041 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2009 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,105 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2008 11 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,852 MI
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SW53BXO was registered on 2003-10-30
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