NJ53SZC - FORD FOCUS
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 36 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
36
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
17
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 07 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,503 mi
Expires: 09 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 28 October 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,340 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- Major Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill , under sill , outer sill and inner and outer wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , under sill , outer sill and inner and outer wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill , under sill , outer sill and inner and outer wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , under sill , outer sill and inner and outer wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Minor Tyre obviously under inflated front and rear (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 28 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,334 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed - 25 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,143 mi
Expires: 09 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 25 October 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,143 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 10 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,562 mi
Expires: 09 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn just above legal limit and worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 07 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,561 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn just above legal limit and worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 30 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,467 mi
Expires: 08 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 29 October 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,466 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Brake performance not tested not tested due to offside rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded > front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 09 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,240 mi
Expires: 08 November 2021
Failed - 07 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,234 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 10 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,919 mi
Expires: 07 November 2020
Failed - 10 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,907 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Passed - 14 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,283 mi
Expires: 17 May 2019
Failed - 14 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,283 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also tear in tread (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also tear in tread (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 12 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,792 mi
Expires: 17 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Failed - 12 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,792 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 86kgf (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 78kgf (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Passed - 13 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,082 mi
Expires: 17 May 2017
Passed - 09 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,138 mi
Expires: 17 May 2016
Failed - 30 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,977 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failed - 29 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,940 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 13 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,345 mi
Expires: 17 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 12 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,339 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 07 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,917 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 07 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,917 mi
Expires: 17 May 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 18 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,882 mi
Expires: 17 May 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 18 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,882 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 05 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,739 mi
Expires: 17 May 2012
Failed - 05 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,759 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 18 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,783 mi
Expires: 17 May 2011
Passed - 27 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,317 mi
Expires: 26 November 2010
Passed - 26 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,202 mi
Expires: 25 November 2009
Failed - 26 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,202 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed - 11 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,970 mi
Expires: 19 July 2008
Passed - 20 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,774 mi
Expires: 19 July 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 20 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,774 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for NJ53SZC?
The MOT expires on 09 November 2025.
What is the tax status of NJ53SZC?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of NJ53SZC?
This is a 2003 FORD FOCUS in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of NJ53SZC?
This vehicle produces 165 g/km of CO2 emissions.