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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,597 cc

S27 DHCMOT history

S27 DHC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

S27 DHC silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2022
Mileage
70,721 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 DHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S27 DHC was last recorded at 70,721 miles on 31 May 2022, 1,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,483 miles · 7 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,238 miles
Average per year
2,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,721 miles
  • 2021 – 69,483 miles
  • 2020 – 68,588 miles
  • 2019 – 66,743 miles
  • 2018 – 64,346 miles
  • 2017 – 62,210 miles
  • 2016 – 60,200 miles
  • 2015 – 57,670 miles
  • 2014 – 54,590 miles
  • 2013 – 50,293 miles
  • 2012 – 45,486 miles
  • 2011 – 41,206 miles
  • 2010 – 37,778 miles
  • 2009 – 34,344 miles
  • 2008 – 30,321 miles
  • 2007 – 27,362 miles
  • 2006 – 24,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,721 miles
  • DangerousSteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sreering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside headlight loose.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing corroded/split.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear both outer wheel arches.
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to rear inner arches and shock absorber top mounts.
  • AdvisoryAll four tyres close to limit.
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front tyres feathering on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front no plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s/f fog light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,721 miles (+1,238)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,721 miles
    Test number
    692898260668
    • DangerousSteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sreering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing corroded/split.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both outer wheel arches.
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to rear inner arches and shock absorber top mounts.
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres close to limit.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded.

  2. Pass69,483 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,483 miles
    Test number
    868543944157
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres feathering on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light inop
    • AdvisoryRear underside suspention units rusting

  3. Fail69,482 miles (+894)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    678828527207
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f inner cv boot seeping grease possible clip not tight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres feathering on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light inop
    • AdvisoryRear underside suspention units rusting

  4. Pass68,588 miles (+1,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    106456037633
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,743 miles (+2,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    422234380837
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from front flange and intermediate pipe clamp
    • AdvisorySome rusting to rear suspention units

  6. Pass64,346 miles (+2,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,346 miles
    Test number
    622469050761
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome rusting to rear sub frame

  7. Pass62,210 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    687351908830
    • AdvisoryA/C compressor is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/sub frame is corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack is very damp but no clear leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail62,210 miles (+2,010)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    344881263230
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer is holed by corrosion (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryA/C compressor is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe on manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/sub frame is corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack is very damp but no clear leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass60,200 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,200 miles
    Test number
    292160467021
    • AdvisoryAir conditioning compressor leaking oil
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Door skin inner heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing mounting has movement at lower fixing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear box heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail60,200 miles (+4)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,200 miles
    Test number
    526670895701
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAir conditioning compressor leaking oil
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Door skin inner heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing mounting has movement at lower fixing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear box heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail60,196 miles (+2,526)3 failures3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,196 miles
    Test number
    360357597283
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wing (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass57,670 miles (+3,080)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,670 miles
    Test number
    707822055152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePAS rack damp but no leak found
    • NoteSide skirts are fited and is unable to see all of the sill

  13. Pass54,590 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    688943534123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,293 miles (+4,807)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    396851643126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f foglight cracked

  15. Pass45,486 miles (+4,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,486 miles
    Test number
    417340632156
    • NoteSlight play in near side and off side front tie bars / track rod inner ball joints

  16. Pass41,206 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,206 miles
    Test number
    255983631103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,778 miles (+3,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    330883730111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass34,344 miles (+4,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,344 miles
    Test number
    774665639135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass30,321 miles (+2,959)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,321 miles
    Test number
    771236338192
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to rear discs

  20. Pass27,362 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    921687537169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,130 miles
    Test number
    890542746180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 DHC

Does S27 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S27 DHC expired on 6 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S27 DHC?
The MOT on S27 DHC expired on 6 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S27 DHC done?
S27 DHC was recorded at 70,721 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 2,907 miles a year.
Has S27 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 DHC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S27 DHC 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 S27 DHC find?
S27 DHC failed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sreering rack mounting; front anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 13 more.

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