SG3 - FORD FOCUS
MOT: ValidGB
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The Ford Focus, often referred to simply as the Focus, is a popular compact car renowned for its practicality and driving dynamics. Manufactured by Ford Motor Company, a longstanding leader in automotive innovation, the Focus has been a staple in the global market since its debut in 1998. Known for its reliable performance and versatile design, the model has evolved through multiple generations, with the 2018 version representing a significant update featuring advanced technology and improved efficiency. Core features include a range of petrol and diesel engines, modern safety systems, and user-friendly interior options, making it a compelling choice for drivers seeking a balanced blend of comfort and agility. Its reputation for quality and innovation continues to make the Ford Focus a standout in its class.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
This 2009 Ford Focus (registration SG3) is a diesel vehicle with a 1753cc engine, finished in silver. It has a current MOT valid until 24 January 2026, with the latest test conducted on 21 January 2025. The vehicle has recorded a mileage of 72,688 miles and is currently taxed. The MOT included several advisories related to corrosion on suspension components, brake pipe coating, and tyre wear near legal limits. Notable points include corrosion on the front and rear sub-frames, rear suspension arms, and suspension arm pins or bushes, all assessed as not seriously weakened. The brake pipe coating is swollen, and rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit. No serious mechanical faults were noted during the latest MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 21 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,688 mi
Expires: 24 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 23 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,850 mi
Expires: 24 January 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 22 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,844 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested due to this (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested due to this (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Fuel tank heatshield loose
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 25 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,583 mi
Expires: 24 January 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 25 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,583 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 13 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,075 mi
Expires: 23 January 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly pitted /corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 13 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,760 mi
Expires: 23 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 12 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,760 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 13 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,190 mi
Expires: 23 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Central Front heat sheild loose
- Advisory middle exhaust outer skin peeling off
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 16 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,460 mi
Expires: 23 January 2020
Failed - 15 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,460 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,972 mi
Expires: 23 January 2019
Passed - 19 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,858 mi
Expires: 23 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory heat shield loose
- Advisory exhaust mid box outer skin peeling off
- Advisory Nearside 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 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 19 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,782 mi
Expires: 23 January 2017
Failed - 19 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,777 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are in poor condition (3.5.1i)
Failed - 12 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,460 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 12 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,460 mi
Expires: 23 January 2016
Passed - 21 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,139 mi
Expires: 23 January 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Failed - 21 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,139 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 24 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,820 mi
Expires: 23 January 2014
Passed - 13 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,810 mi
Expires: 30 September 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SG3?
The MOT expires on 24 January 2026.
What is the tax status of SG3?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2025.
What are the specifications of SG3?
This is a 2009 FORD FOCUS in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1753cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SG3?
This vehicle produces 139 g/km of CO2 emissions.