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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

WL53 FWEMOT history

WL53 FWE is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
115,775 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

WL53 FWE was last recorded at 115,775 miles on 26 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,775 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,775 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,775 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,775 miles
    Test number
    523058462944
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,775 miles (+3,670)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,775 miles
    Test number
    533564279183
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,105 miles (+1,565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    282766626836
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass110,540 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,540 miles
    Test number
    359048731985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,501 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    608720292507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,026 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,026 miles
    Test number
    700745777174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass102,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    597900437709
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail102,701 miles (+3,830)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    619729363596
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass98,871 miles (+2,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,871 miles
    Test number
    646357254767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass96,462 miles (+3,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    478029624376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass93,117 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    126254623362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    848918822376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,327 miles (+7,539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    919128422329
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass82,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,788 miles
    Test number
    606980401389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail82,788 miles (+17,170)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,788 miles
    Test number
    965160801370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass65,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,618 miles
    Test number
    411062800419
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail65,618 miles (+15,003)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,618 miles
    Test number
    331742900382
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass50,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    422876619333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,615 miles (+17,843)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    992136019352
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass32,772 miles (+14,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    734131708336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass17,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,977 miles
    Test number
    250430337333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,977 miles (+7,853)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,977 miles
    Test number
    793570237322
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass10,124 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,124 miles
    Test number
    230228796252
    • NoteBad scuffing to nearside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

Questions about WL53 FWE

When is the MOT due on WL53 FWE?
The MOT on WL53 FWE expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WL53 FWE done?
WL53 FWE was recorded at 115,775 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2021, an average of 7,002 miles a year.
Has WL53 FWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WL53 FWE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on WL53 FWE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on WL53 FWE find?
WL53 FWE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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