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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

S21 EBEMOT history

S21 EBE is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 157,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S21 EBE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,593 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 EBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 EBE was last recorded at 157,593 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,940 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,653 miles
Average per year
9,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,593 miles
  • 2024 – 154,940 miles
  • 2023 – 151,668 miles
  • 2022 – 149,140 miles
  • 2021 – 144,744 miles
  • 2020 – 140,182 miles
  • 2019 – 133,471 miles
  • 2018 – 116,130 miles
  • 2017 – 98,922 miles
  • 2016 – 80,263 miles
  • 2015 – 60,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,593 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension components
  • AdvisoryUndertrays ftted

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 Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,593 miles (+2,653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,593 miles
    Test number
    951623806022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays ftted

  2. Pass154,940 miles (+3,272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,940 miles
    Test number
    542665205696
    • AdvisoryGeneral light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s front suspension arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre low in tread and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s rear shock absorber lightly misted in oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer cover deteriorated

  3. Pass151,668 miles (+2,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,668 miles
    Test number
    406605256385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass149,140 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,140 miles
    Test number
    769375277465
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear before flexis swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded and broke
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joints corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front badly worn inners and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail149,140 miles (+4,396)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,140 miles
    Test number
    780890403166
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear before flexis swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded and broke
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joints corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front badly worn inners and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass144,744 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,744 miles
    Test number
    794216519680
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail144,744 miles (+4,562)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,744 miles
    Test number
    667865523350
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass140,182 miles (+6,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,182 miles
    Test number
    563859659307
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed and engine covers fitted

  9. Pass133,471 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,471 miles
    Test number
    971137729048
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail133,369 miles (+17,239)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,369 miles
    Test number
    978584617276
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass116,130 miles (+17,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,130 miles
    Test number
    366044374328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    929222584560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail98,922 miles (+18,659)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    386397542575
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass80,263 miles (+19,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,263 miles
    Test number
    578160763210
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    671459141123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,824 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,824 miles
    Test number
    247770905144
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S21 EBE

Does S21 EBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 EBE is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 EBE?
The MOT on S21 EBE is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 EBE done?
S21 EBE was recorded at 157,593 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 9,710 miles a year.
Has S21 EBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 EBE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S21 EBE 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 S21 EBE find?
S21 EBE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads low; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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