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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

AWS 301MOT history

AWS 301 is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 56,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

AWS 301 red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,908 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AWS 301
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AWS 301 was last recorded at 56,908 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,634 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,274 miles
Average per year
3,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,908 miles
  • 2025 – 53,634 miles
  • 2024 – 50,945 miles
  • 2023 – 47,832 miles
  • 2022 – 45,542 miles
  • 2021 – 42,967 miles
  • 2020 – 41,359 miles
  • 2019 – 37,151 miles
  • 2018 – 32,857 miles
  • 2017 – 28,425 miles
  • 2016 – 23,866 miles
  • 2015 – 17,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,908 miles (+3,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,908 miles
    Test number
    628714894249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,634 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    705735966998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,945 miles (+3,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    636246982086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass47,832 miles (+2,290)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,832 miles
    Test number
    819528356540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass45,542 miles (+2,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    253502695227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,967 miles (+1,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    363714610094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,359 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    351196377864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,151 miles (+4,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    505720631205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass32,857 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,857 miles
    Test number
    288770329103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail32,794 miles (+4,369)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,794 miles
    Test number
    562450010047
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass28,425 miles (+4,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,425 miles
    Test number
    133259018918
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven

  12. Pass23,866 miles (+5,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,866 miles
    Test number
    255342941371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass17,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,962 miles
    Test number
    848803485073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AWS 301

What vehicle is registration AWS 301 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AWS 301 on a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Apr 2012. 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 AWS 301 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AWS 301 is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on AWS 301?
The MOT on AWS 301 is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AWS 301 done?
AWS 301 was recorded at 56,908 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,387 miles a year.
Has AWS 301 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AWS 301 has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on AWS 301 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 AWS 301 find?
AWS 301 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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