AW5 - FORD FOCUS
MOT: Not validGB
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The Ford Focus, often referred to simply as the Focus, is a popular compact car renowned for its practicality and driving dynamics. Manufactured by Ford Motor Company, a longstanding American automaker with a rich history dating back over a century, the Focus has become a staple in many markets worldwide. Introduced in 1998, the model has undergone several updates, with the latest versions showcasing improved technology and efficiency. Notable features include a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines, advanced safety systems, and user-friendly interior technology. Its reputation for reliability and versatility makes the Ford Focus a compelling choice for drivers seeking a well-rounded hatchback or sedan.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
This 2002 Ford Focus (registration AW5) is finished in black with a 1596cc petrol engine. It has recorded a mileage of 82,264 miles. The vehicle's latest MOT test was conducted on 23 November 2023; however, the MOT is currently not valid. The vehicle has several significant advisories and major issues, including corrosion of structural components, worn suspension parts, fractured coil springs, and split windscreen wipers. Mechanical concerns also include corroded brake pipes, insecure anti-roll bar linkage, and an oil leak. The vehicle's CO2 emissions are approximately 165 g/km. It is currently SORN and not taxed.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 23 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,264 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRAL OUTER SIL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SIL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached BROKEN DROP LINK (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front SUSPENSION CORRODED
- Advisory Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED
- Advisory PETROL PIPES CORRDOED
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,825 mi
Expires: 23 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,822 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,767 mi
Expires: 19 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 20 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,091 mi
Expires: 19 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 10 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,753 mi
Expires: 17 October 2020
Passed - 12 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,583 mi
Expires: 17 October 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Corrosion to rear axle
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 10 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,579 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wiper split
- Advisory Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Corrosion to rear axle
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 10 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,048 mi
Expires: 17 October 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 10 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,045 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer at rear support bracket blowing (7.1.2)
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 14 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,093 mi
Expires: 17 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box area (7.1.2)
Failed - 13 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,089 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Major Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Major Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box area (7.1.2)
Passed - 12 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,062 mi
Expires: 17 October 2016
Passed - 07 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,338 mi
Expires: 17 October 2015
Failed - 07 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,338 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Failed - 14 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,249 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 14 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,249 mi
Expires: 17 October 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 27 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,383 mi
Expires: 17 October 2013
Passed - 10 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,561 mi
Expires: 17 October 2012
Passed - 06 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,467 mi
Expires: 17 October 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 06 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,467 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 12 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,411 mi
Expires: 17 October 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 12 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,411 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 29 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,131 mi
Expires: 17 October 2009
Passed - 09 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,523 mi
Expires: 17 October 2008
Passed - 09 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,883 mi
Expires: 17 October 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AW5?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of AW5?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of AW5?
This is a 2002 FORD FOCUS in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AW5?
This vehicle produces 165 g/km of CO2 emissions.