
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass34,162 miles (+4,423)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 34,162 miles
- Test number
- 907040674106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,739 miles (+12,958)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 29,739 miles
- Test number
- 548242833373
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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