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SW05PLZ
2005 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW05PLZ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,084 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 66,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,925 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 V (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 V (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 V (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 V (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 61,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet can not be open under bonnet checks not carried out (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,968 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside front coil spring fouling inner body when vehicle jacked up
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Underside of vehicle undersealed
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 57,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- various areas and components on underside corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,703 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 54,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,622 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside front shock absorber fouling inner body when wheels free from ground
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside front shock absorber fouling inner body when wheels free from ground
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,541 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- vehicle underside slightly corroded
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,092 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box heat shield insecure
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyres ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,061 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 1 windscreen washer jet not working
- heat shield loose
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 42,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 1 windscreen washer jet not working
- heat shield loose
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,754 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,217 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016 11 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,979 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,758 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 11 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 29,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,343 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,273 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 19,273 MI
11 Jun 20266 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,504 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011 11 Jun 20267 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,572 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202611 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,393 MI
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SW05PLZ was registered on 2005-03-04
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