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VO53FLN
2003 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration VO53FLN
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 205,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 199,727 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 199,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 194,308 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024 7 Jun 20265 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 194,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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))
10 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 189,050 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 188,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 182,907 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Outer sill section has corrosion
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,949 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2021 7 Jun 202621 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 176,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill is corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function knocking (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,388 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting modified (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 169,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rubber Split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rubber Split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting modified (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,032 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019 7 Jun 202614 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,788 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0MM ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,918 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,604 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016 7 Jun 202613 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,349 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 136,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
20 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,152 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 131,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,204 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 7 Jun 20268 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 126,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,015 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012 7 Jun 202612 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 120,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,788 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2011 7 Jun 202615 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 113,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
29 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 108,302 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010 7 Jun 20262 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 103,121 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009 7 Jun 202622 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 99,811 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2008 7 Jun 202612 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 86,041 MI
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VO53FLN was registered on 2003-10-15
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