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SW59HLJ
2009 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration SW59HLJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 29 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
30 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 125,843 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 125,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
30 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,940 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
28 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- heatsheild insecure
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,319 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arams (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- heat shield insecure
15 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- heat shield insecure
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arams (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,914 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2024Advisory 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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,553 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front sub frame corroded
- Rear axle corroded
- Both rear suspension arms corroded
25 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
- Both rear suspension arms corroded
- Front sub frame corroded
24 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,063 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ONINNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested DUE TO UNKNOWN TIMING BELT HISTORY, HIGH ENGINE OIL LEVEL & ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN ENGINE REVVED (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ONINNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,225 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,165 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019 11 Jun 20262 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,363 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,877 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light indicates a fault
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light indicates a fault
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,649 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,106 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,106 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,308 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,557 MI
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SW59HLJ was registered on 2009-12-30
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