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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,560 cc

S18 LSAMOT history

S18 LSA is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 122,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

S18 LSA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,565 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LSA was last recorded at 122,565 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,907 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,658 miles
Average per year
10,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,565 miles
  • 2025 – 114,907 miles
  • 2024 – 105,952 miles
  • 2022 – 97,140 miles
  • 2021 – 75,472 miles
  • 2020 – 63,422 miles
  • 2019 – 46,129 miles
  • 2018 – 35,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,565 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,565 miles (+7,658)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,565 miles
    Test number
    711840311194
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    175259940275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,907 miles (+8,955)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    241513907837
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass105,952 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    767744141980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,946 miles (+8,806)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    646207570056
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    841002555042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,140 miles (+21,668)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    512553829134
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass75,472 miles (+12,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    508700093323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass63,422 miles (+17,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,422 miles
    Test number
    369369210117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tread depth 3.5mm

  10. Pass46,129 miles (+10,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,129 miles
    Test number
    727931991518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass35,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,422 miles
    Test number
    118476307995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,422 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,422 miles
    Test number
    104938571222
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S18 LSA

Does S18 LSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 LSA is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 LSA?
The MOT on S18 LSA is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 LSA done?
S18 LSA was recorded at 122,565 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 10,834 miles a year.
Has S18 LSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LSA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 LSA 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 LSA find?
S18 LSA passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 3 more.

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