# SA05TYD — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check

SA05TYD is a Black FORD FOCUS, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2005-03-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SA05TYD — 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 | SA05TYD |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FOCUS |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1596cc |
| First registered | 2005-03-23 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2018-03-23 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 62.5%
- Total defects recorded: 49

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-16 15:34:53 | PASSED | 118,523 MI | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-15 16:27:39 | PASSED | 113,997 MI | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-15 12:13:24 | FAILED | 113,997 MI | — |
| 2015-03-18 16:34:23 | PASSED | 103,770 MI | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-17 14:34:30 | FAILED | 103,770 MI | — |
| 2014-03-19 09:33:33 | PASSED | 93,269 MI | 2015-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2014-03-18 12:23:20 | FAILED | 93,269 MI | — |
| 2013-03-12 15:21:54 | PASSED | 83,674 MI | 2014-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-12 09:25:28 | FAILED | 83,674 MI | — |
| 2012-03-16 15:56:09 | PASSED | 72,841 MI | 2013-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-16 11:58:50 | FAILED | 72,841 MI | — |
| 2011-03-22 10:54:20 | PASSED | 61,824 MI | 2012-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-17 11:21:30 | PASSED | 51,855 MI | 2011-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2009-03-19 12:27:28 | PASSED | 42,190 MI | 2010-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-03-13 09:56:37 | PASSED | 32,666 MI | 2009-03-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-03-13 09:56:37 | FAILED | 32,666 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2017-03-16 15:34:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

**2016-03-15 16:27:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: exhaust heat shield insecure.
- ADVISORY: coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: both front to rear brake pipes coated with grease.

**2016-03-15 12:13:24 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: exhaust heat shield insecure.
- ADVISORY: coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: both front to rear brake pipes coated with grease.
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2015-03-18 16:34:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2015-03-17 14:34:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

**2014-03-19 09:33:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust heatshield in secure.

**2014-03-18 12:23:20 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust heatshield in secure.

**2013-03-12 15:21:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2013-03-12 09:25:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2012-03-16 11:58:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2011-03-22 10:54:20 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: slight wear offside rear hub bearing
- USER ENTERED: slight wear nearside front and offside front suspension links
- USER ENTERED: slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe

**2010-03-17 11:21:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

**2009-03-19 12:27:28 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: handbrake travel

**2008-03-13 09:56:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

**2008-03-13 09:56:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- PRS: Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SA05TYD is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SA05TYD. 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.
