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2009 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration ML09WEF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 29 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,495 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,674 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion throughout all of the vehicles suspension and braking components
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion throughout all of the vehicles suspension and braking components
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,500 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- light corrosion throughout all suspension components
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
5 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- light corrosion throughout all suspension components
- Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,975 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,999 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,552 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,604 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,410 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
12 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,410 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,071 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017 21 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,602 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,799 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,283 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,665 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,726 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 21 Jun 202630 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 14,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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ML09WEF was registered on 2009-07-28
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