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2009 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration SW09EDU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 07 Nov 2022
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,490 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner wing flange edges crumbling (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner wing flange edges crumbling (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner wing flange edges crumbling (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner wing flange edges crumbling (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis to inner wing flange edges crumbling (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill and arch and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis to inner wing flange edges crumbling (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill and arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill and arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill and arch and chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting inner wing pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearly 1.5mm (borderline pass) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting inner wing pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearly 1.5mm (borderline pass) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,227 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,060 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Track rod end is insecure at the track rod meaning there is excessive movement between the two (2.1.3 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,317 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,641 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Handbrake (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- One wrong style wheel nut on each wheel
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,763 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine management light indicates a fault
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,756 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust brackets broken at front and rear
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust brackets broken at front and rear
7 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,106 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,528 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,561 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202624 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
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SW09EDU was registered on 2009-06-05
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