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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2009 · 2,521 cc

R16 SBMMOT history

R16 SBM is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

R16 SBM white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,262 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SBM was last recorded at 131,262 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 11,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,564 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,698 miles
Average per year
7,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,262 miles
  • 2025 – 119,564 miles
  • 2024 – 112,460 miles
  • 2023 – 107,490 miles
  • 2022 – 100,399 miles
  • 2021 – 90,773 miles
  • 2020 – 83,386 miles
  • 2019 – 76,183 miles
  • 2018 – 68,713 miles
  • 2017 – 59,931 miles
  • 2016 – 51,314 miles
  • 2015 – 41,556 miles
  • 2014 – 36,677 miles
  • 2013 – 30,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,262 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,262 miles (+11,698)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,262 miles
    Test number
    334124118919
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,564 miles (+33)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,564 miles
    Test number
    416379605410
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,531 miles (+7,071)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,531 miles
    Test number
    612783608557
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,460 miles (+4,970)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,460 miles
    Test number
    675750126092
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,490 miles (+7,091)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,490 miles
    Test number
    703538277385
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear tyres worn on edges and tread depths on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,399 miles (+9,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,399 miles
    Test number
    226487697717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass90,773 miles (+7,387)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,773 miles
    Test number
    506370646971
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass83,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,386 miles
    Test number
    603215253977
    • 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))

  9. Fail83,386 miles (+7,203)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,386 miles
    Test number
    553137242189
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,183 miles (+7,470)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    719455842621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,713 miles (+8,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,713 miles
    Test number
    144101663752
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass59,931 miles (+8,617)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,931 miles
    Test number
    610775193328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,314 miles (+9,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,314 miles
    Test number
    705726748192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,556 miles (+4,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,556 miles
    Test number
    356234585032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,677 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,677 miles
    Test number
    756871844097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    195223743446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 SBM

Does R16 SBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SBM is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SBM?
The MOT on R16 SBM is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SBM done?
R16 SBM was recorded at 131,262 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,674 miles a year.
Has R16 SBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SBM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 SBM 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 R16 SBM find?
R16 SBM passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; front coil spring corroded both, and 2 more.

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