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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

S23 STEMOT history

S23 STE is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S23 STE blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,734 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 STE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 STE was last recorded at 113,734 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 16,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,617 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16,117 miles
Average per year
6,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,734 miles
  • 2025 – 97,617 miles
  • 2024 – 91,712 miles
  • 2023 – 86,667 miles
  • 2022 – 80,294 miles
  • 2021 – 76,806 miles
  • 2020 – 73,686 miles
  • 2019 – 70,670 miles
  • 2018 – 67,077 miles
  • 2017 – 63,461 miles
  • 2016 – 56,968 miles
  • 2015 – 49,529 miles
  • 2014 – 41,280 miles
  • 2013 – 32,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,734 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,734 miles (+16,117)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,734 miles
    Test number
    432463810580
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass97,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,617 miles
    Test number
    773410310138
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail97,617 miles (+5,905)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,617 miles
    Test number
    384260394476
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass91,712 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,712 miles
    Test number
    560997026242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,667 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,667 miles
    Test number
    597124036076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,294 miles
    Test number
    937715428798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,293 miles (+3,487)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    887133305187
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass76,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,806 miles
    Test number
    647819965766
    • 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))
  9. Fail76,806 miles (+3,120)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,806 miles
    Test number
    667846222832
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass73,686 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    662931178021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,670 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,670 miles
    Test number
    693659056948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    492721539482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,077 miles (+3,616)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    171035781360
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass63,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    818697836972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,461 miles (+6,493)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    617788582189
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  16. Pass56,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    166968891875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,968 miles (+7,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    806739812460
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass49,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    210366888240
    • 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)
  19. Fail49,529 miles (+8,249)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    116802749228
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
  20. Pass41,280 miles (+9,202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    487638394178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    267683603265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S23 STE

Does S23 STE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 STE is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 STE?
The MOT on S23 STE is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 STE done?
S23 STE was recorded at 113,734 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,238 miles a year.
Has S23 STE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 STE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 STE 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 STE find?
S23 STE passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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