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Ford Focus C-MAX

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

S27 RCGMOT history

S27 RCG is a blue diesel Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

S27 RCG blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
88,298 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus C-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 RCG was last recorded at 88,298 miles on 7 May 2024, 11,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,373 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
11,925 miles
Average per year
5,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,298 miles
  • 2023 – 76,373 miles
  • 2022 – 74,318 miles
  • 2021 – 69,576 miles
  • 2020 – 65,329 miles
  • 2019 – 63,726 miles
  • 2017 – 63,709 miles
  • 2016 – 63,046 miles
  • 2015 – 62,663 miles
  • 2014 – 61,685 miles
  • 2013 – 59,159 miles
  • 2012 – 56,190 miles
  • 2011 – 42,058 miles
  • 2010 – 24,085 miles
  • 2009 – 14,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    435465796999
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    935007429807
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    990952805924
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass88,298 miles (+11,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,298 miles
    Test number
    625717211525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass76,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    312947369589
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body and sills

  6. Fail76,373 miles (+2,055)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    289162983859
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body and sills

  7. Pass74,318 miles (+4,742)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    126229755124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    729827226142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,576 miles (+4,247)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    530742384110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    225681533346
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail65,329 miles (+1,603)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    243349125388
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass63,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    614690012722
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail63,726 miles (+17)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    589518644271
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass63,709 miles (+663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    275581546395
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass63,046 miles (+383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    479389932628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,663 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    951302549374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem is cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem is cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber appears weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn unevenly on inner shoulder and has flat spots
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail62,663 miles (+978)5 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,663 miles
    Test number
    111613308989
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem is cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem is cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber appears weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn unevenly on inner shoulder and has flat spots
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass61,685 miles (+2,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    739650654319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    735243253305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,159 miles (+2,969)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    876602453346
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass56,190 miles (+14,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    366218432384
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass42,058 miles (+17,973)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,058 miles
    Test number
    807324331351
    • NoteEngine oil leak at top of engine
    • NoteN/s/r wheel slightly binding

  23. Pass24,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,085 miles
    Test number
    991126150316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,085 miles (+9,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,085 miles
    Test number
    341996250342
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass14,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,396 miles
    Test number
    211722809372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 RCG

Does S27 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 RCG is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 RCG?
The MOT on S27 RCG is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 RCG done?
S27 RCG was recorded at 88,298 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 5,089 miles a year.
Has S27 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 RCG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 RCG 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 RCG find?
S27 RCG passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 5 more.

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