Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc
885 MWLMOT history
885 MWL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 36,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 36,241 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 885 MWL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
885 MWL was last recorded at 36,241 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 3,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 32,912 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,329 miles
- Average per year
- 2,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,241 miles
- 2025 – 32,912 miles
- 2024 – 29,343 miles
- 2023 – 25,842 miles
- 2022 – 21,870 miles
- 2021 – 17,813 miles
- 2020 – 15,766 miles
- 2019 – 15,347 miles
- 2018 – 14,488 miles
- 2017 – 13,584 miles
- 2016 – 13,046 miles
- 2015 – 11,809 miles
- 2014 – 10,593 miles
- 2013 – 9,696 miles
- 2012 – 8,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,241 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside rear tyre worn uneven
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,241 miles (+3,329)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 36,241 miles
- Test number
- 401698524872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,912 miles (+3,569)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 32,912 miles
- Test number
- 131272953753
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass29,343 miles (+3,501)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 29,343 miles
- Test number
- 502350935253
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,842 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 25,842 miles
- Test number
- 112943417125
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail25,842 miles (+3,972)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,842 miles
- Test number
- 395326748009
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass21,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 21,870 miles
- Test number
- 531286292158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,870 miles (+4,057)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,870 miles
- Test number
- 835202912752
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Pass17,813 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 17,813 miles
- Test number
- 125965885249
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail17,813 miles (+2,047)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,813 miles
- Test number
- 292653659948
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass15,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 15,766 miles
- Test number
- 878580390556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,766 miles (+419)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,766 miles
- Test number
- 489371865308
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center silencer fractured causing excessive exhaust gas leakage emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))
Pass15,347 miles (+859)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 15,347 miles
- Test number
- 464306373284
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass14,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 14,488 miles
- Test number
- 629201132842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,488 miles (+904)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,488 miles
- Test number
- 321561979834
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass13,584 miles (+538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 13,584 miles
- Test number
- 214659625596
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn uneven.
Pass13,046 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 13,046 miles
- Test number
- 992125820022
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven
Fail13,046 miles (+1,237)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,046 miles
- Test number
- 779605288161
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn uneven
Pass11,809 miles (+1,216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 11,809 miles
- Test number
- 982305021941
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted in rear centre not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking close to cords and wearing low on inner edge 205/50/17
Pass10,593 miles (+897)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 10,593 miles
- Test number
- 786528664293
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars + started to split on inner sidewall [205/50/17v]
- NoteScrew in o/s/r tyre
Pass9,696 miles (+1,594)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 9,696 miles
- Test number
- 815266663267
- NoteScrew in o/s/r tyre, nail in o/s/f
- NoteUnable to check centre rear seatbelt due to childseat
Pass8,102 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 8,102 miles
- Test number
- 569609762277
- NoteNail in o/s/r tyre tread
Questions about 885 MWL
- What vehicle is registration 885 MWL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 885 MWL on a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2009. 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 885 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 885 MWL is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 885 MWL?
- The MOT on 885 MWL is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 885 MWL done?
- 885 MWL was recorded at 36,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 2,018 miles a year.
- Has 885 MWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 885 MWL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on 885 MWL 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 885 MWL find?
- 885 MWL passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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