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SW53DCV
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DCV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,848 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2020 12 Jun 20262 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,883 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded on coil spring location mount (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- fuel tank filler pipes corroded
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill srea (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber split yet exhaust still supported by others
- fuel filler neck heavily corroded
- nearside front tyre worn low
- rear sub frame and all rear suspension arms corroded
- all suspension coil spring corroded
- all brake pipes covered in grease
- play in both front anti roll bar bushes
- fuel tank retaining straps corroded
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,682 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,331 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
9 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
6 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,086 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,410 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,410 MI
12 Jun 202621 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,143 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory 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)
7 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,932 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2012 12 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,716 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,942 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,067 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2008 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,126 MI
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SW53DCV was registered on 2003-12-24
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