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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

S18 PTBMOT history

S18 PTB is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S18 PTB red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,681 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 PTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 PTB was last recorded at 132,681 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,681 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,681 miles
  • 2025 – 125,776 miles
  • 2024 – 118,017 miles
  • 2023 – 111,408 miles
  • 2022 – 104,040 miles
  • 2021 – 96,152 miles
  • 2020 – 89,704 miles
  • 2019 – 76,146 miles
  • 2018 – 61,756 miles
  • 2017 – 49,357 miles
  • 2016 – 41,632 miles
  • 2015 – 34,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,681 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is low on tread 2mm approxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner c.v gaiters damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,681 miles
    Test number
    689580750303
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is low on tread 2mm approx
  2. Fail132,681 miles (+6,905)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,681 miles
    Test number
    947541694340
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is low on tread 2mm approx
  3. Pass125,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,776 miles
    Test number
    568840422041
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner driveshaft gaitor is split
  4. Fail125,776 miles (+7,759)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,776 miles
    Test number
    417569354499
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner driveshaft gaitor is split
  5. Pass118,017 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,017 miles
    Test number
    363799169717
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosion
  6. Fail118,017 miles (+6,609)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,017 miles
    Test number
    339710806560
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed falken 215/50/17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosion
  7. Pass111,408 miles (+7,368)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,408 miles
    Test number
    346258192611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,040 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,040 miles
    Test number
    850891822964
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner c.v gaiters damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail104,040 miles (+7,888)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,040 miles
    Test number
    563462308081
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner c.v gaiters damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass96,152 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,152 miles
    Test number
    910084917894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    856035248698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail89,704 miles (+13,558)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    866403908268
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass76,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    759183301948
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail76,146 miles (+14,390)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    783230925997
    • 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass61,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    390687587441
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
  16. Fail61,756 miles (+12,399)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    376089270288
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
  17. Pass49,357 miles (+7,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,357 miles
    Test number
    688526384143
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  18. Pass41,632 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    852249159993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,054 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,054 miles
    Test number
    637904065037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail34,054 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,054 miles
    Test number
    909904665075
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S18 PTB

Does S18 PTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 PTB is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 PTB?
The MOT on S18 PTB is valid until 6 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 PTB done?
S18 PTB was recorded at 132,681 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 8,729 miles a year.
Has S18 PTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 PTB has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 PTB 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 PTB find?
S18 PTB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: both front tyres are wearing inner edges; nearside rear tyre is low on tread 2mm approx.

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