# DX10SWJ — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check

DX10SWJ is a Blue FORD FOCUS, Diesel (1997cc), first registered 2010-07-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DX10SWJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DX10SWJ |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FOCUS |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1997cc |
| First registered | 2010-07-28 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-09-21 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 21
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 61.9%
- Total defects recorded: 70

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-22 17:19:21 | PASSED | 137,329 MI | 2026-09-21 00:00:00 |
| 2025-09-22 15:14:09 | FAILED | 137,328 MI | — |
| 2024-09-18 17:19:56 | PASSED | 122,300 MI | 2025-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2024-09-18 16:06:06 | FAILED | 122,300 MI | — |
| 2023-09-19 13:51:43 | PASSED | 107,696 MI | 2024-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2022-09-16 13:08:49 | PASSED | 97,506 MI | 2023-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2021-09-20 16:17:32 | PASSED | 93,947 MI | 2022-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2021-09-20 12:40:07 | FAILED | 93,941 MI | — |
| 2020-09-18 10:06:36 | PASSED | 89,888 MI | 2021-09-17 00:00:00 |
| 2020-09-17 13:11:08 | FAILED | 89,882 MI | — |
| 2020-09-11 13:01:12 | FAILED | 89,819 MI | — |
| 2020-07-24 10:20:56 | FAILED | 89,796 MI | — |
| 2019-04-20 06:31:39 | PASSED | 86,367 MI | 2020-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-13 15:54:33 | PASSED | 83,833 MI | 2019-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-13 08:57:52 | FAILED | 83,833 MI | — |
| 2017-06-02 08:59:59 | PASSED | 78,665 MI | 2018-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2016-05-26 08:49:04 | PASSED | 71,198 MI | 2017-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-25 11:42:58 | PASSED | 66,545 MI | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-03 13:32:07 | PASSED | 61,998 MI | 2015-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-18 16:04:36 | PASSED | 51,399 MI | 2014-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2013-07-18 09:18:05 | FAILED | 51,399 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-09-22 17:19:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Struggles to open intermittently (3.1 (c))

**2025-09-22 15:14:09 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Struggles to open intermittently (3.1 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

**2024-09-18 16:06:06 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

**2023-09-19 13:51:43 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: exhaust heat shields loose
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2021-09-20 12:40:07 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

**2020-09-17 13:11:08 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

**2020-09-11 13:01:12 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

**2020-07-24 10:20:56 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

**2018-06-13 15:54:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

**2018-06-13 08:57:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2016-05-26 08:49:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: engine covers fitted obscuring some testing components
- ADVISORY: under trays fitted obscuring some testing components

**2014-07-03 13:32:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: NSF tyre cracking on inner wall
- USER ENTERED: OSR tyre cracking on inner
- USER ENTERED: Items removed from driver's view prior to test

**2013-07-18 16:04:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: split on inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre
- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre stepping

**2013-07-18 09:18:05 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- USER ENTERED: split on outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre
- USER ENTERED: split on inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre
- USER ENTERED: o/s/r tyre stepping

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DX10SWJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DX10SWJ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.