Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc
74 BCHMOT history
74 BCH is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 91,477 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 74 BCH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
74 BCH was last recorded at 91,477 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 91,420 miles · 25 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 3,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,477 miles
- 2025 – 88,582 miles
- 2024 – 84,138 miles
- 2023 – 78,574 miles
- 2022 – 74,201 miles
- 2021 – 69,022 miles
- 2020 – 68,366 miles
- 2019 – 65,984 miles
- 2018 – 63,799 miles
- 2017 – 53,405 miles
- 2013 – 51,886 miles
- 2011 – 44,481 miles
- 2010 – 35,459 miles
- 2009 – 32,180 miles
- 2008 – 28,000 miles
- 2007 – 25,729 miles
- 2006 – 19,847 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,477 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
All brake pipes slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Crack in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,477 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 91,477 miles
- Test number
- 499882502133
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail91,420 miles (+2,838)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,420 miles
- Test number
- 835980603679
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,582 miles (+4,444)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 88,582 miles
- Test number
- 884272164208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,138 miles (+5,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 84,138 miles
- Test number
- 547620177849
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass78,574 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 78,574 miles
- Test number
- 795144665362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,201 miles (+5,179)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 74,201 miles
- Test number
- 684621127090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,022 miles (+656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 69,022 miles
- Test number
- 265439445840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,366 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 68,366 miles
- Test number
- 945230973389
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail68,366 miles (+2,382)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,366 miles
- Test number
- 692093308020
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,984 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 65,984 miles
- Test number
- 447539944537
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Possibly sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail65,982 miles (+2,183)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,982 miles
- Test number
- 266323301334
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Possibly sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass63,799 miles (+1,105)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 63,799 miles
- Test number
- 224606620648
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
Fail62,694 miles (+9,289)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,694 miles
- Test number
- 251542779358
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
Pass53,405 miles (+1,519)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 53,405 miles
- Test number
- 971487373485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,886 miles (+7,405)9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,886 miles
- Test number
- 209417633432
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront brake discs heavily corroded, advise
- NoteFront wipers smear, advise
Pass44,481 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 44,481 miles
- Test number
- 439709991018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteReverse light inop
Fail44,478 miles (+9,019)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,478 miles
- Test number
- 866999091094
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteReverse light inop
Pass35,459 miles (+3,279)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 35,459 miles
- Test number
- 263668010404
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s head lamp aim on lower limit
Pass32,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 32,180 miles
- Test number
- 124504829227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,180 miles (+4,180)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,180 miles
- Test number
- 743233029254
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass28,000 miles (+2,271)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 28,000 miles
- Test number
- 754749128229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,729 miles (+5,882)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 25,729 miles
- Test number
- 881369127245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 19,847 miles
- Test number
- 252389396106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 74 BCH
- What vehicle is registration 74 BCH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 74 BCH on a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jul 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 74 BCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 74 BCH is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 74 BCH?
- The MOT on 74 BCH is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 74 BCH done?
- 74 BCH was recorded at 91,477 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,556 miles a year.
- Has 74 BCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 74 BCH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on 74 BCH ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 74 BCH find?
- 74 BCH passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.
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