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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc

FSU 851MOT history

FSU 851 is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 108,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

FSU 851 black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,784 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSU 851
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSU 851 was last recorded at 108,784 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,104 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,680 miles
Average per year
9,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,784 miles
  • 2025 – 105,104 miles
  • 2024 – 99,007 miles
  • 2023 – 93,436 miles
  • 2022 – 87,813 miles
  • 2021 – 81,900 miles
  • 2020 – 76,927 miles
  • 2019 – 49,969 miles
  • 2018 – 29,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryRear number plate light dim

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20555x16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,784 miles (+3,680)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,784 miles
    Test number
    715485070740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear number plate light dim
  2. Pass105,104 miles (+6,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,104 miles
    Test number
    310586239898
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
  3. Pass99,007 miles (+5,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    100056040282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot grease present boot appears deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft clicking on road test worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass93,436 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    342922918732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 20555x16 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail93,265 miles (+5,452)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    167780277959
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 20555x16 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass87,813 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    965326673960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,900 miles (+4,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    819306075487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted
  8. Pass76,927 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,927 miles
    Test number
    974092020010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,990 miles
    Test number
    807276200222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail72,990 miles (+23,021)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,990 miles
    Test number
    152747494458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass49,969 miles (+20,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    437275183219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    29,803 miles
    Test number
    495060607878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FSU 851

What vehicle is registration FSU 851 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSU 851 on a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2015. 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 FSU 851 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSU 851 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSU 851?
The MOT on FSU 851 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSU 851 done?
FSU 851 was recorded at 108,784 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 9,225 miles a year.
Has FSU 851 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSU 851 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on FSU 851 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 FSU 851 find?
FSU 851 passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened short arm; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 4 more.

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