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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,521 cc

S18 BBXMOT history

S18 BBX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S18 BBX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2024
Mileage
120,381 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S18 BBX was last recorded at 120,381 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 7,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,046 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,335 miles
Average per year
7,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,381 miles
  • 2023 – 113,046 miles
  • 2021 – 101,974 miles
  • 2020 – 84,377 miles
  • 2019 – 67,846 miles
  • 2018 – 62,454 miles
  • 2017 – 58,332 miles
  • 2016 – 53,998 miles
  • 2015 – 38,509 miles
  • 2014 – 34,162 miles
  • 2013 – 29,739 miles
  • 2012 – 16,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,381 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,381 miles (+7,335)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,381 miles
    Test number
    662683295137
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass113,046 miles (+61)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,046 miles
    Test number
    207313453147
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm/worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail112,985 miles (+11,011)2 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,985 miles
    Test number
    248585439244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm/worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass101,974 miles (+302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,974 miles
    Test number
    974699837688
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seatbelts front seats will not fold forward
  5. Fail101,672 miles (+17,295)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,672 miles
    Test number
    191486573747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seatbelts front seats will not fold forward
  6. Pass84,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    472426067275
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail84,377 miles (+16,531)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    264601060124
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,846 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,846 miles
    Test number
    854997636210
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail67,846 miles (+5,392)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,846 miles
    Test number
    271573516184
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass62,454 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    151673779646
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
  11. Fail62,453 miles (+4,121)2 dangerous12 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    454856207135
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
  12. Pass58,332 miles (+4,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,332 miles
    Test number
    477106762594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass53,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    599645064446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r 1.6mm and o/s/r 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions maximum requirments
  14. Fail53,998 miles (+15,489)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    385306745353
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r 1.6mm and o/s/r 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions maximum requirments
  15. Pass38,509 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    137230275116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail38,509 miles (+4,347)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    246879365400
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass34,162 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,162 miles
    Test number
    907040674106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,739 miles (+12,958)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,739 miles
    Test number
    548242833373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,781 miles
    Test number
    988332142341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 BBX

Does S18 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 BBX expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 BBX?
The MOT on S18 BBX expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 BBX done?
S18 BBX was recorded at 120,381 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,594 miles a year.
Has S18 BBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BBX has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 BBX 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 S18 BBX find?
S18 BBX failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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