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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

S18 CLJMOT history

S18 CLJ is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

S18 CLJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
158,390 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 CLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 CLJ was last recorded at 158,390 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,390 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,390 miles
  • 2022 – 150,136 miles
  • 2021 – 131,531 miles
  • 2020 – 123,480 miles
  • 2019 – 121,380 miles
  • 2018 – 112,240 miles
  • 2017 – 100,268 miles
  • 2016 – 88,309 miles
  • 2015 – 74,328 miles
  • 2014 – 59,617 miles
  • 2013 – 43,675 miles
  • 2012 – 31,855 miles
  • 2011 – 25,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,390 miles
    Test number
    236326497833
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail158,390 miles (+8,254)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,390 miles
    Test number
    680868137746
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,136 miles (+18,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    423213138335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass131,531 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,531 miles
    Test number
    217102064261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,529 miles (+8,049)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,529 miles
    Test number
    983773031625
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mountin broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass123,480 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,480 miles
    Test number
    105592489056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,476 miles (+2,096)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,476 miles
    Test number
    178131034547
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass121,380 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    121,380 miles
    Test number
    453584685813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,240 miles (+11,972)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    808511136902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass100,268 miles (+11,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    418031373095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,309 miles (+13,981)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,309 miles
    Test number
    588585733268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    505548725199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,324 miles (+14,707)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    149868425135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass59,617 miles (+15,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    939619524110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass43,675 miles (+11,820)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,675 miles
    Test number
    176318893468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,855 miles (+6,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    219549272096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass25,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    665522581008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 CLJ

Does S18 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 CLJ expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 CLJ?
The MOT on S18 CLJ expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 CLJ done?
S18 CLJ was recorded at 158,390 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 10,902 miles a year.
Has S18 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 CLJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S18 CLJ 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 CLJ find?
S18 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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