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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

S28 GJSMOT history

S28 GJS is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S28 GJS black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,610 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 GJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 GJS was last recorded at 90,610 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,637 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,973 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,610 miles
  • 2024 – 86,637 miles
  • 2023 – 84,380 miles
  • 2022 – 77,845 miles
  • 2021 – 70,772 miles
  • 2019 – 70,714 miles
  • 2018 – 69,537 miles
  • 2017 – 67,329 miles
  • 2016 – 64,669 miles
  • 2015 – 58,842 miles
  • 2014 – 55,981 miles
  • 2013 – 51,516 miles
  • 2012 – 44,051 miles
  • 2011 – 37,590 miles
  • 2010 – 33,220 miles
  • 2008 – 26,108 miles
  • 2007 – 17,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,610 miles (+3,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,610 miles
    Test number
    225552951673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,637 miles (+2,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    300416744366
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,380 miles (+144)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    872600063909
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail84,236 miles (+6,391)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,236 miles
    Test number
    945769422394
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,845 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,845 miles
    Test number
    328824649972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,772 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    695282346829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,714 miles
    Test number
    786608604164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail70,714 miles (+1,177)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,714 miles
    Test number
    930385796985
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass69,537 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    399478719203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,536 miles (+2,207)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,536 miles
    Test number
    243447195203
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass67,329 miles (+2,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    916847128154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass64,669 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    681711460385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,842 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,842 miles
    Test number
    757380767169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    449070424299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail55,981 miles (+4,465)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    698589014248
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass51,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    107029813247
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail51,516 miles (+7,465)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    237938313285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail44,051 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    408133112269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass44,051 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    726963812226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,590 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,590 miles
    Test number
    538116111274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail37,517 miles (+4,297)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,517 miles
    Test number
    906574511228
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,220 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,220 miles
    Test number
    331510440070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail33,220 miles (+7,112)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,220 miles
    Test number
    520230340078
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass26,108 miles (+8,113)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    401109818361
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres splitting (195/60/15h)

  25. Fail17,995 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,995 miles
    Test number
    351140627373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  26. Pass17,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,995 miles
    Test number
    402010727445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 GJS

Does S28 GJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 GJS is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S28 GJS?
The MOT on S28 GJS is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 GJS done?
S28 GJS was recorded at 90,610 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has S28 GJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 GJS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 GJS 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 S28 GJS find?
S28 GJS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing, and 1 more.

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