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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

S15 HORMOT history

S15 HOR is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 38,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S15 HOR red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,225 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 HOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 HOR was last recorded at 38,225 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2022: 34,347 miles, lower than 35,425 miles on 13 Oct 2021.
  • 15 Oct 2025: 37,843 miles, lower than 97,541 miles on 16 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,843 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
1,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,225 miles
  • 2025 – 37,843 miles
  • 2024 – 97,541 miles
  • 2023 – 37,101 miles
  • 2022 – 34,347 miles
  • 2021 – 35,425 miles
  • 2020 – 33,878 miles
  • 2019 – 32,271 miles
  • 2018 – 29,471 miles
  • 2017 – 26,784 miles
  • 2016 – 23,480 miles
  • 2015 – 19,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,225 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,225 miles
    Test number
    279241585070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail38,225 miles (+382)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,225 miles
    Test number
    174888440952
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass37,843 miles (-59,698)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    334199312308
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Pass97,541 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,541 miles
    Test number
    454343638527
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail37,541 miles (+440)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,541 miles
    Test number
    904203324520
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass37,101 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    255273907310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,347 miles (-1,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    712855989123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,425 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,425 miles
    Test number
    555358261022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass33,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,878 miles
    Test number
    591607787446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail33,878 miles (+1,607)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,878 miles
    Test number
    246971941531
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass32,271 miles (+2,800)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,271 miles
    Test number
    451173045640
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass29,471 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    755895070387
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail29,471 miles (+2,687)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    318382627228
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass26,784 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,784 miles
    Test number
    533401664017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,480 miles (+4,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,480 miles
    Test number
    321591549687
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs deterioated on inner braking surface
  16. Pass19,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,071 miles
    Test number
    301560572751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,071 miles (+1,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,071 miles
    Test number
    584615156241
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass17,697 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,697 miles
    Test number
    958001145014
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Fail17,697 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,697 miles
    Test number
    957657635063
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about S15 HOR

Does S15 HOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 HOR is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 HOR?
The MOT on S15 HOR is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 HOR done?
S15 HOR was recorded at 38,225 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,754 miles a year.
Has S15 HOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 HOR has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 HOR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S15 HOR find?
S15 HOR passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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