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SW53HWU
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HWU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,594 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024 11 Jun 202615 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,572 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front window not working
14 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front window not working
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,566 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
4 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,529 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,968 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,035 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,352 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,352 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,888 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2016 11 Jun 202612 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,164 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015 11 Jun 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,189 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2014Advisory 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)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,150 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2013 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,150 MI
11 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,322 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012 11 Jun 20266 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,773 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011 11 Jun 20265 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
9 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,173 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
6 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,585 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
29 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 67,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,317 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 11 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,252 MI
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SW53HWU was registered on 2003-12-23
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