SW09AKX - FORD FOCUS
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 4 months ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 16 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,925 mi
Expires: 15 June 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front brake pads wearing low .
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but exhaust system still is adequately secure. (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust heat shield loose.
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 June 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,897 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front brake pads wearing low .
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but exhaust system still is adequately secure. (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust heat shield loose.
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,315 mi
Expires: 14 June 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust flexi hose deteriorated
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 23 April 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,312 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust flexi hose deteriorated
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 02 April 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,130 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed emissions aborted due to air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush deteriorated and de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush deteriorated and de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 04 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,199 mi
Expires: 20 April 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn almost to cords on inner edges , strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush , almost excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 04 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,199 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn almost to cords on inner edges , strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush , almost excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,809 mi
Expires: 20 April 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 10 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,006 mi
Expires: 20 April 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and weak
Failed - 03 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,767 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and weak
Passed - 07 April 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,559 mi
Expires: 20 April 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 07 April 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,559 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 06 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,939 mi
Expires: 20 April 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed - 06 April 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,938 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires adjustment (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 30 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,600 mi
Expires: 20 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 10 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,636 mi
Expires: 20 April 2018
Passed - 11 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,151 mi
Expires: 20 April 2017
Passed - 21 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,591 mi
Expires: 20 April 2016
Failed - 20 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,588 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Passed - 20 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,599 mi
Expires: 19 October 2015
Passed - 10 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,965 mi
Expires: 09 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 07 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,944 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 15 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 11,340 mi
Expires: 14 August 2013
Passed - 02 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 11,048 mi
Expires: 21 July 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SW09AKX?
The MOT expires on 15 June 2026.
What is the tax status of SW09AKX?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of SW09AKX?
This is a 2009 FORD FOCUS in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SW09AKX?
This vehicle produces 159 g/km of CO2 emissions.