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GBKT53AAF

FORD FOCUS

2004 · GREY · PETROL · 111,925 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-02-02
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Poor condition29 MOT tests · 18 passed

MOT History — 29 tests · 18 passed · 11 failed

PASS3 February 2026
111,925 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS3 September 2022
111,585 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS12 March 2021
109,982 mi
  • ADVISORYclutch smell
  • ADVISORYNearside Front fog light inoperative
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL12 March 2021
109,947 mi
  • MAJORExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat hair line crack and slight blow (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYclutch smell
  • ADVISORYNearside Front fog light inoperative
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL17 February 2021
109,897 mi
  • ADVISORYclutch smell and feels poor
  • ADVISORYNearside Front fog light inoperative
  • MAJORExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust system insecure front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYsurface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas
  • ADVISORYrear subframe and suspension components corroded
  • MAJORNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear park brake low effort
PASS11 February 2020
107,797 mi
FAIL11 February 2020
107,797 mi
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAIL18 January 2020
107,773 mi
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • ADVISORYRear exhaust heatshield loose
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
FAIL14 January 2020
107,737 mi
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MAJORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear exhaust heatshield loose
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASS21 January 2019
97,882 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAIL17 January 2019
97,827 mi
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASS23 January 2018
94,472 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS23 January 2017
91,748 mi
  • ADVISORYunable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS6 January 2016
88,986 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit
  • ADVISORYOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  • ADVISORYRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS13 January 2015
81,851 mi
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • USER ENTEREDeml on.
FAIL12 January 2015
81,809 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • USER ENTEREDeml on.
  • USER ENTEREDrear heat shield insecure.
PASS20 January 2014
73,133 mi
  • ADVISORYcoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS11 January 2013
67,936 mi
PASS20 January 2012
60,445 mi
FAIL20 January 2012
60,445 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
PASS21 January 2011
55,461 mi
  • USER ENTEREDsuspect water pump leaking
  • USER ENTEREDhandbrake cable over adjusted?
PASS17 November 2010
54,561 mi
PASS20 January 2010
50,169 mi
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • USER ENTEREDAdvise both front tyres worn low on inside edge
  • USER ENTEREDAdvise n/s/r tyre ,cut in sidewall not showing cords
FAIL20 January 2010
50,169 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • USER ENTEREDAdvise both front tyres worn low on inside edge
  • USER ENTEREDAdvise n/s/r tyre ,cut in sidewall not showing cords
PASS12 January 2009
43,009 mi
FAIL6 January 2009
42,923 mi
  • FAILOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
PASS25 January 2008
35,294 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL24 January 2008
35,293 mi
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS14 February 2007
25,783 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Colour
GREY
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,988 cc
Year
2004
First registered
2004-02
CO₂ emissions
212 g/km
Tax due
2027-02-01
MOT expiry
2027-02-02
Recorded mileage
111,925 mi

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