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SW53DFF
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DFF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
12 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,231 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2022 12 Jun 20267 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,265 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- surface corrosion emerging on under side of vehicle on rear suspension component
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
16 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,146 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- floor pans corroded
- both sub frames corroded
- both inner sills corroded
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- floor pans corroded
- both sub frames corroded
- both inner sills corroded
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,048 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019 12 Jun 20266 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,755 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- under side off vehicle surface corrosion emerging
- sump pan corroding/rusting
- exhaust corroded/rusting
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- under side off vehicle surface corrosion emerging
- sump pan corroding/rusting
- slight binding to nsf brake
- front brake discs very corroded/rusting
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,410 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202628 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,659 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2015 12 Jun 202620 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,432 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014 12 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,741 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,315 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 12 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
4 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,626 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
4 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,070 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2010 12 Jun 202611 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,749 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2009 12 Jun 20267 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,337 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202614 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,846 MI
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SW53DFF was registered on 2003-11-14
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