# SF53SWZ — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check SF53SWZ is a Blue FORD FOCUS, Diesel (1753cc), first registered 2003-12-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SF53SWZ — 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 | SF53SWZ | | Make | FORD | | Model | FOCUS | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1753cc | | First registered | 2003-12-01 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2017-02-24 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 16 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 68.75% - Total defects recorded: 38 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2017-02-24 13:56:34 | FAILED | 108,348 MI | — | | 2016-01-29 10:29:46 | PASSED | 100,738 MI | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 | | 2015-02-07 12:03:36 | PASSED | 94,306 MI | 2016-02-24 00:00:00 | | 2014-02-25 12:36:21 | PASSED | 87,618 MI | 2015-02-24 00:00:00 | | 2014-02-15 09:42:41 | FAILED | 87,448 MI | — | | 2013-02-16 09:44:27 | FAILED | 80,294 MI | — | | 2013-02-16 09:44:27 | PASSED | 80,294 MI | 2014-02-17 00:00:00 | | 2012-02-13 14:01:14 | PASSED | 75,356 MI | 2013-02-17 00:00:00 | | 2012-02-13 09:34:12 | FAILED | 75,356 MI | — | | 2011-02-11 16:35:47 | PASSED | 71,518 MI | 2012-02-17 00:00:00 | | 2010-02-18 13:02:46 | PASSED | 66,825 MI | 2011-02-17 00:00:00 | | 2009-11-10 14:20:36 | PASSED | 66,299 MI | 2010-12-01 00:00:00 | | 2008-11-12 10:09:40 | PASSED | 57,523 MI | 2009-12-01 00:00:00 | | 2007-11-19 09:34:28 | PASSED | 50,339 MI | 2008-12-01 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-29 17:30:38 | PASSED | 35,169 MI | 2007-12-01 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-21 15:30:20 | FAILED | 34,838 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2017-02-24 13:56:34 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) **2016-01-29 10:29:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Under tray fitted - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2015-02-07 12:03:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) **2014-02-25 12:36:21 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) **2014-02-15 09:42:41 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) - FAIL: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) **2013-02-16 09:44:27 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) **2013-02-16 09:44:27 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) **2012-02-13 09:34:12 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) **2011-02-11 16:35:47 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) **2009-11-10 14:20:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2007-11-19 09:34:28 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) **2006-11-21 15:30:20 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SF53SWZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SF53SWZ. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.