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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

S17 RSFMOT history

S17 RSF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

S17 RSF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,087 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 RSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 RSF was last recorded at 96,087 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,883 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
4,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,087 miles
  • 2025 – 95,883 miles
  • 2024 – 95,656 miles
  • 2023 – 95,200 miles
  • 2022 – 94,084 miles
  • 2021 – 90,500 miles
  • 2020 – 87,096 miles
  • 2018 – 86,573 miles
  • 2016 – 86,475 miles
  • 2015 – 83,023 miles
  • 2014 – 77,197 miles
  • 2013 – 66,913 miles
  • 2012 – 52,808 miles
  • 2011 – 37,074 miles
  • 2010 – 22,711 miles
  • 2009 – 14,290 miles
  • 2008 – 13,764 miles
  • 2007 – 11,257 miles
  • 2006 – 9,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,087 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Heatshield above exhaust tailpipe insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency close to 16% pass mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,087 miles (+204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    547726200485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,883 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    191469663272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass95,656 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,656 miles
    Test number
    267777442659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,200 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,200 miles
    Test number
    920524390857
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail95,199 miles (+1,115)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    324434592042
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,084 miles (+3,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,084 miles
    Test number
    419118414120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,500 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    362604742318
    • AdvisoryHeatshield above exhaust tailpipe insecure
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency close to 16% pass mark

  8. Fail90,498 miles (+3,402)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    115476683375
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield above exhaust tailpipe insecure
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency close to 16% pass mark

  9. Pass87,096 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    143350263188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,573 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,573 miles
    Test number
    773011744161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,475 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    677655094230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,023 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,023 miles
    Test number
    186538366370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    746435784161
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail77,197 miles (+10,284)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    878645184177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass66,913 miles (+14,105)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,913 miles
    Test number
    489109873133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,808 miles (+15,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    657429472105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,074 miles (+14,363)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    129047691140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,711 miles (+8,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,711 miles
    Test number
    971687040123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass14,290 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,290 miles
    Test number
    643408049198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,764 miles (+2,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,764 miles
    Test number
    722276338394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass11,257 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,257 miles
    Test number
    133937817389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,753 miles
    Test number
    383858976447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 RSF

Does S17 RSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 RSF is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 RSF?
The MOT on S17 RSF is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 RSF done?
S17 RSF was recorded at 96,087 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
Has S17 RSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 RSF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S17 RSF 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 RSF find?
S17 RSF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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