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2009 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SW09EFK
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- clutch that worn car struggles too drive Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,661 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to burst exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust burst and insecure (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt stuck and not pulling out from seat to test operation (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,644 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- brake pedal spongy
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,644 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Loud noise/knock/rattle from engine when revved.
- Rear exhaust support broken but system still adequately supported.
3 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust support broken but system still adequately supported.
- Loud noise/knock/rattle from engine when revved.
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,623 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019 11 Jun 20264 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,140 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,160 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both stop and tail lights are showing red but the bulbs are amber in colour
- Back box and fuel heatsheilds are insecure
- Both front and offside rear tyre edges worn
- Offside Wing mirror indicator lens missing but bulb still works
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust tail pipe hanger bracket almost broken off
1 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Wing mirror indicator lens missing but bulb still works
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Both stop and tail lights are showing red but the bulbs are amber in colour
- Both front and offside rear tyre edges worn
- Back box and fuel heatsheilds are insecure
- Exhaust tail pipe hanger bracket almost broken off
4 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,198 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2016 11 Jun 20264 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,198 MI
11 Jun 20264 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,550 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,542 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2014 11 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,128 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW09EFK was registered on 2009-06-05
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