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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

S21 ELCMOT history

S21 ELC is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

S21 ELC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
147,557 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ELC was last recorded at 147,557 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 3,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,413 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,144 miles
Average per year
7,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,557 miles
  • 2022 – 144,413 miles
  • 2021 – 137,308 miles
  • 2020 – 128,893 miles
  • 2019 – 123,818 miles
  • 2018 – 116,081 miles
  • 2017 – 109,159 miles
  • 2016 – 100,936 miles
  • 2015 – 95,043 miles
  • 2014 – 88,591 miles
  • 2013 – 78,401 miles
  • 2012 – 67,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,557 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is loose
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front suspension arm rear bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,557 miles (+3,144)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,557 miles
    Test number
    564245616249
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,413 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,413 miles
    Test number
    370052308688
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch release missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  3. Fail144,412 miles (+7,104)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,412 miles
    Test number
    797710570526
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp lens broken/missing showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2 x rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch release missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass137,308 miles (+8,415)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,308 miles
    Test number
    148491422029
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release catch faulty

  5. Pass128,893 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,893 miles
    Test number
    594454356070
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,818 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,818 miles
    Test number
    358075504469
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,818 miles (+7,737)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,818 miles
    Test number
    808320371325
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,081 miles
    Test number
    477062383189
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,081 miles (+6,922)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,081 miles
    Test number
    370750681104
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,159 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    661996133259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMil (malfunction indicator lamp) displayed

  11. Fail109,159 miles (+8,223)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    229799194925
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMil (malfunction indicator lamp) displayed

  12. Pass100,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,936 miles
    Test number
    682594033440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,936 miles (+5,893)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,936 miles
    Test number
    731811611562
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass95,043 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,043 miles
    Test number
    699298049536
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  15. Fail95,043 miles (+6,452)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,043 miles
    Test number
    198061929265
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  16. Pass88,591 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,591 miles
    Test number
    689199444222
    • NoteEmissions warning lamp on

  17. Fail88,591 miles (+10,190)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,591 miles
    Test number
    786289244297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteEmissions warning lamp on

  18. Pass78,401 miles (+10,557)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    166633043220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    199545142242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,844 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    789202642224
    • FailureOffside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about S21 ELC

Does S21 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 ELC expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 ELC?
The MOT on S21 ELC expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 ELC done?
S21 ELC was recorded at 147,557 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 7,150 miles a year.
Has S21 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ELC has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S21 ELC 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 ELC find?
S21 ELC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear fog lamp insecure; exhaust heat shield is loose; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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