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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

S18 OBEMOT history

S18 OBE is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 30,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

S18 OBE red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
30,053 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 OBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 OBE was last recorded at 30,053 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,456 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,597 miles
Average per year
1,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,053 miles
  • 2025 – 27,456 miles
  • 2024 – 25,861 miles
  • 2023 – 23,332 miles
  • 2022 – 21,890 miles
  • 2021 – 20,751 miles
  • 2020 – 19,486 miles
  • 2019 – 18,278 miles
  • 2018 – 16,512 miles
  • 2017 – 15,170 miles
  • 2016 – 14,179 miles
  • 2015 – 8,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,053 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,053 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    30,053 miles
    Test number
    335599343721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    735561078741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail27,456 miles (+1,595)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    217702846003
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass25,861 miles (+2,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,861 miles
    Test number
    809812043953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass23,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    121912854409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail23,332 miles (+1,442)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    417701365404
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass21,890 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,890 miles
    Test number
    164795591515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass20,751 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,751 miles
    Test number
    246833167899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass19,486 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,486 miles
    Test number
    942831797217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass18,278 miles (+1,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,278 miles
    Test number
    253229572935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to deteriorate

  11. Pass16,512 miles (+1,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,512 miles
    Test number
    844019232595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass15,170 miles (+991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,170 miles
    Test number
    974832919130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass14,179 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,179 miles
    Test number
    304130164774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail8,967 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,967 miles
    Test number
    517501845075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass8,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,967 miles
    Test number
    616351745046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 OBE

Does S18 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 OBE is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 OBE?
The MOT on S18 OBE is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 OBE done?
S18 OBE was recorded at 30,053 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,843 miles a year.
Has S18 OBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 OBE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 OBE 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 OBE find?
S18 OBE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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