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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

S23 GLGMOT history

S23 GLG is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

S23 GLG red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
83,351 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 GLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S23 GLG was last recorded at 83,351 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 2,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,773 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,578 miles
Average per year
4,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,351 miles
  • 2022 – 80,773 miles
  • 2021 – 78,184 miles
  • 2020 – 76,453 miles
  • 2019 – 73,530 miles
  • 2018 – 69,961 miles
  • 2017 – 65,164 miles
  • 2016 – 59,786 miles
  • 2015 – 54,621 miles
  • 2014 – 49,446 miles
  • 2013 – 43,295 miles
  • 2012 – 36,920 miles
  • 2011 – 30,330 miles
  • 2010 – 22,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,351 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,351 miles (+2,578)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,351 miles
    Test number
    541876229554
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass80,773 miles (+2,589)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,773 miles
    Test number
    394717688656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass78,184 miles (+1,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    237283291735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass76,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,453 miles
    Test number
    520117203407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall damaged
  5. Fail76,453 miles (+2,923)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,453 miles
    Test number
    914604897217
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall damaged
  6. Pass73,530 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    921992678405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,961 miles (+4,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,961 miles
    Test number
    502046673364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight under body corrosion to inner sills and floor area near axle.
  8. Pass65,164 miles (+5,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    154368934922
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Pass59,786 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    205893471546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  10. Fail59,786 miles (+5,165)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    433599474338
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  11. Pass54,621 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    326223731575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,446 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    376392144373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,295 miles (+6,375)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,295 miles
    Test number
    379189153446
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f tyre's are getting low and cracking....
    • NoteNeed's a tracking (g.e.o)....
  14. Pass36,920 miles (+6,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    747078862265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,330 miles (+7,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    388603381237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,769 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,769 miles
    Test number
    173551990222
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about S23 GLG

Does S23 GLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 GLG expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 GLG?
The MOT on S23 GLG expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 GLG done?
S23 GLG was recorded at 83,351 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 4,546 miles a year.
Has S23 GLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 GLG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 GLG 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 S23 GLG find?
S23 GLG failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side, and 9 more.

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