# SD05CLU — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check

SD05CLU is a Silver FORD FOCUS, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2005-03-26. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SD05CLU — 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 | SD05CLU |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FOCUS |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1596cc |
| First registered | 2005-03-26 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2025-03-27 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 24
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 70.83%
- Total defects recorded: 84

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 09:56:36 | PASSED | 98,012 MI | 2025-03-27 00:00:00 |
| 2023-03-16 09:12:22 | PASSED | 94,610 MI | 2024-03-27 00:00:00 |
| 2022-03-28 08:06:13 | PASSED | 91,281 MI | 2023-03-27 00:00:00 |
| 2022-03-26 09:19:41 | FAILED | 91,281 MI | — |
| 2021-03-09 10:32:38 | PASSED | 87,402 MI | 2022-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2020-03-10 14:08:44 | PASSED | 84,381 MI | 2021-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2020-03-10 13:57:46 | FAILED | 84,381 MI | — |
| 2019-03-07 17:02:33 | PASSED | 81,893 MI | 2020-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2019-03-07 11:07:02 | FAILED | 81,893 MI | — |
| 2018-03-17 10:04:11 | PASSED | 78,848 MI | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2017-03-11 11:48:31 | PASSED | 75,242 MI | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2017-03-11 10:37:20 | FAILED | 75,242 MI | — |
| 2016-03-19 11:26:23 | PASSED | 72,137 MI | 2017-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-23 15:33:30 | PASSED | 68,447 MI | 2016-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-23 15:33:30 | FAILED | 68,447 MI | — |
| 2014-02-28 16:07:52 | PASSED | 65,154 MI | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-27 10:53:26 | FAILED | 65,154 MI | — |
| 2013-03-21 11:18:07 | PASSED | 61,932 MI | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-26 17:45:00 | PASSED | 59,680 MI | 2013-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-24 11:29:36 | FAILED | 59,655 MI | — |
| 2011-03-23 17:40:28 | PASSED | 55,771 MI | 2012-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2010-03-15 10:42:27 | PASSED | 46,658 MI | 2011-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2009-03-23 13:48:34 | PASSED | 36,521 MI | 2010-03-26 00:00:00 |
| 2008-03-25 14:54:03 | PASSED | 25,157 MI | 2009-03-26 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-03-19 09:56:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust brackets corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2023-03-16 09:12:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2022-03-28 08:06:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2022-03-26 09:19:41 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2021-03-09 10:32:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2020-03-10 14:08:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

**2020-03-10 13:57:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

**2019-03-07 17:02:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2019-03-07 11:07:02 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

**2018-03-17 10:04:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
- ADVISORY: Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- ADVISORY: BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED
- ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

**2017-03-11 11:48:31 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: nearside/offside rear tyres wearing low and wearing badly unevenly on inner edges
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

**2017-03-11 10:37:20 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: nearside/offside rear tyres wearing low and wearing badly unevenly on inner edges
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2015-03-23 15:33:30 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

**2014-02-28 16:07:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-02-27 10:53:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: exhaust heat shield insecure

**2012-03-26 17:45:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2012-03-24 11:29:36 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2011-03-23 17:40:28 (PASSED)**

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

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SD05CLU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SD05CLU. 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 2026-07-26.