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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

S17 FTJMOT history

S17 FTJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

S17 FTJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
151,829 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 FTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 FTJ was last recorded at 151,829 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,807 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,829 miles
  • 2022 – 151,807 miles
  • 2021 – 144,903 miles
  • 2020 – 143,912 miles
  • 2019 – 133,173 miles
  • 2018 – 129,157 miles
  • 2017 – 125,380 miles
  • 2016 – 120,451 miles
  • 2015 – 115,342 miles
  • 2014 – 109,500 miles
  • 2012 – 104,354 miles
  • 2011 – 91,680 miles
  • 2010 – 79,042 miles
  • 2009 – 65,990 miles
  • 2008 – 56,848 miles
  • 2007 – 45,396 miles
  • 2006 – 34,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,829 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,829 miles (+22)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,829 miles
    Test number
    267862290084
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail151,807 miles (+6,904)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,807 miles
    Test number
    792785787327
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor on ns not locking off

  3. Pass144,903 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    252093890244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,912 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,912 miles
    Test number
    209698520636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,902 miles (+10,729)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,902 miles
    Test number
    852028511262
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,173 miles (+4,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,173 miles
    Test number
    174393025639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,157 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,157 miles
    Test number
    721251113003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,097 miles (+3,717)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,097 miles
    Test number
    499400600189
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass125,380 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,380 miles
    Test number
    976661236004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass120,451 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,451 miles
    Test number
    199591883854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,447 miles (+5,105)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,447 miles
    Test number
    696632786687
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass115,342 miles (+5,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    546753505123
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass109,500 miles (+5,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    797164104184
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass104,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    119065892010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,354 miles (+12,674)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    139185392098
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass91,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    738572781079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,680 miles (+12,638)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    758452281077
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass79,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,042 miles
    Test number
    300993180092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,042 miles (+13,052)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,042 miles
    Test number
    230693480049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes.

  20. Pass65,990 miles (+9,142)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    660498999060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,848 miles (+11,452)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    330500708125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,396 miles (+11,255)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,396 miles
    Test number
    861487767066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,141 miles
    Test number
    800399466089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 FTJ

Does S17 FTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S17 FTJ expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S17 FTJ?
The MOT on S17 FTJ expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S17 FTJ done?
S17 FTJ was recorded at 151,829 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 6,950 miles a year.
Has S17 FTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 FTJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S17 FTJ 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 S17 FTJ find?
S17 FTJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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