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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

S16 MHSMOT history

S16 MHS is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 27,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S16 MHS blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
27,676 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 MHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 MHS was last recorded at 27,676 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,657 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,676 miles
  • 2025 – 27,657 miles
  • 2024 – 27,503 miles
  • 2023 – 16,990 miles
  • 2022 – 16,857 miles
  • 2021 – 16,658 miles
  • 2020 – 16,468 miles
  • 2019 – 16,030 miles
  • 2018 – 15,534 miles
  • 2017 – 15,027 miles
  • 2016 – 14,836 miles
  • 2015 – 14,469 miles
  • 2014 – 14,219 miles
  • 2013 – 14,027 miles
  • 2012 – 13,558 miles
  • 2011 – 13,052 miles
  • 2010 – 12,546 miles
  • 2009 – 11,044 miles
  • 2008 – 6,938 miles
  • 2006 – 1,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,676 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,676 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    960405360780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass27,657 miles (+154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    299463466539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass27,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    27,503 miles
    Test number
    298850409373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail27,503 miles (+10,513)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,503 miles
    Test number
    316337774979
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass16,990 miles (+133)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    16,990 miles
    Test number
    880074767472
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

  6. Pass16,857 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    16,857 miles
    Test number
    255829655894
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail16,857 miles (+199)5 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,857 miles
    Test number
    580817862678
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass16,658 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    16,658 miles
    Test number
    284927434728
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror damaged.

  9. Fail16,653 miles (+185)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,653 miles
    Test number
    301014841303
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror damaged.

  10. Pass16,468 miles (+438)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,468 miles
    Test number
    651702211412
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f door mirror damaged.

  11. Pass16,030 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    16,030 miles
    Test number
    979683983242
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail16,022 miles (+488)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,022 miles
    Test number
    828679415507
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass15,534 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    15,534 miles
    Test number
    142058211174
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake disc corroded. [slight]
    • AdvisoryRear fog light lens damaged' [slight] n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated.

  14. Fail15,534 miles (+507)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,534 miles
    Test number
    622236573264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake disc corroded. [slight]
    • AdvisoryRear fog light lens damaged' [slight] n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated.

  15. Pass15,027 miles (+191)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    15,027 miles
    Test number
    313000195686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arms. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arms. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror glass missing.

  16. Pass14,836 miles (+367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    14,836 miles
    Test number
    121034489578
    • AdvisoryN/s/r o/s/r lower suspension arms corroded. n/s door mirror damaged.

  17. Pass14,469 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,469 miles
    Test number
    409653215096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass14,219 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    14,219 miles
    Test number
    687216404008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,027 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    14,027 miles
    Test number
    529294603013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,558 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    13,558 miles
    Test number
    599749402072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,052 miles (+506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,052 miles
    Test number
    368997201038
    • NoteTemp repair to o/s/r Fog lamp

  22. Pass12,546 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    12,546 miles
    Test number
    123352910055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,044 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,044 miles
    Test number
    863593019046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,938 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    6,938 miles
    Test number
    701046918086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass1,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    1,315 miles
    Test number
    191255936395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail1,315 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,315 miles
    Test number
    181374936349
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear wipper blade split

Questions about S16 MHS

Does S16 MHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 MHS is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 MHS?
The MOT on S16 MHS is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 MHS done?
S16 MHS was recorded at 27,676 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 1,349 miles a year.
Has S16 MHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 MHS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 MHS 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 S16 MHS find?
S16 MHS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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