# ML58OPS — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check

ML58OPS is a Red FORD FOCUS, Diesel (1560cc), first registered 2008-11-10. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for ML58OPS — 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 | ML58OPS |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FOCUS |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1560cc |
| First registered | 2008-11-10 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-07-16 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 24
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 10
- Pass rate: 58.33%
- Total defects recorded: 66

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 15:59:44 | PASSED | 128,278 MI | 2026-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2025-07-16 12:07:16 | FAILED | 128,273 MI | — |
| 2024-08-10 09:35:13 | PASSED | 115,648 MI | 2025-08-24 00:00:00 |
| 2023-08-25 17:26:58 | PASSED | 105,677 MI | 2024-08-24 00:00:00 |
| 2023-08-25 15:09:34 | FAILED | 105,668 MI | — |
| 2023-08-23 15:17:48 | FAILED | 105,626 MI | — |
| 2022-07-25 14:41:52 | PASSED | 93,319 MI | 2023-08-18 00:00:00 |
| 2022-07-16 09:57:34 | FAILED | 93,314 MI | — |
| 2021-08-19 11:03:52 | PASSED | 84,933 MI | 2022-08-18 00:00:00 |
| 2021-08-19 11:03:51 | FAILED | 84,933 MI | — |
| 2020-08-20 09:50:50 | PASSED | 82,615 MI | 2021-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2019-09-12 13:00:14 | PASSED | 75,046 MI | 2020-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2018-09-01 11:13:14 | PASSED | 63,174 MI | 2019-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-31 11:56:47 | FAILED | 63,174 MI | — |
| 2017-09-06 13:46:16 | PASSED | 54,586 MI | 2018-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2017-09-06 07:49:52 | FAILED | 54,586 MI | — |
| 2016-09-20 12:19:15 | PASSED | 53,430 MI | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2016-09-20 10:37:45 | FAILED | 53,428 MI | — |
| 2015-09-17 09:39:02 | PASSED | 51,193 MI | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-17 09:39:01 | FAILED | 51,193 MI | — |
| 2014-10-21 12:13:24 | PASSED | 47,691 MI | 2015-10-20 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-21 12:13:24 | FAILED | 47,691 MI | — |
| 2013-10-17 12:30:22 | PASSED | 41,849 MI | 2014-10-16 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-07 13:47:11 | PASSED | 27,425 MI | 2012-11-10 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-07-17 15:59:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2025-07-16 12:07:16 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2024-08-10 09:35:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

**2023-08-25 17:26:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2023-08-25 15:09:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- ADVISORY: Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

**2023-08-23 15:17:48 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- ADVISORY: Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

**2022-07-25 14:41:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

**2022-07-16 09:57:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

**2021-08-19 11:03:51 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2018-08-31 11:56:47 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2017-09-06 13:46:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

**2017-09-06 07:49:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2016-09-20 12:19:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2016-09-20 10:37:45 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

**2015-09-17 09:39:01 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

**2014-10-21 12:13:24 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for ML58OPS is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/ML58OPS. 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.