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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

NEG 3MOT history

NEG 3 is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 56,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

NEG 3 red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,656 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NEG 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NEG 3 was last recorded at 56,656 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,656 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,656 miles
  • 2025 – 53,888 miles
  • 2024 – 51,049 miles
  • 2023 – 47,245 miles
  • 2022 – 43,658 miles
  • 2021 – 39,182 miles
  • 2020 – 36,418 miles
  • 2019 – 32,941 miles
  • 2018 – 28,695 miles
  • 2017 – 23,431 miles
  • 2016 – 18,979 miles
  • 2015 – 14,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,656 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield near fuel tank insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    894551734376
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield near fuel tank insecure
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded but not excessive
  2. Fail56,656 miles (+2,768)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    710433525316
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield near fuel tank insecure
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded but not excessive
  3. Pass53,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    745908972230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail53,888 miles (+2,839)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    698770133330
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass51,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,049 miles
    Test number
    756023286780
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing close to the limit
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit
  6. Fail51,047 miles (+3,802)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,047 miles
    Test number
    999723467127
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing close to the limit
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit
  7. Pass47,245 miles (+3,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    952686138534
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass43,658 miles (+4,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    689932837801
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel buckled
  9. Pass39,182 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    327527431363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass36,418 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    663808176335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,941 miles
    Test number
    382313310989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail32,941 miles (+4,246)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,941 miles
    Test number
    355760765156
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass28,695 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,695 miles
    Test number
    929329681827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,431 miles (+4,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,431 miles
    Test number
    847451119109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass18,979 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,979 miles
    Test number
    204222553515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,250 miles
    Test number
    159448245165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NEG 3

What vehicle is registration NEG 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NEG 3 on a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 May 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 NEG 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NEG 3 is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on NEG 3?
The MOT on NEG 3 is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NEG 3 done?
NEG 3 was recorded at 56,656 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,807 miles a year.
Has NEG 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NEG 3 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on NEG 3 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 NEG 3 find?
NEG 3 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust heat shield near fuel tank insecure; rear suspension arms corroded but not excessive.

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