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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

S28 LCWMOT history

S28 LCW is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S28 LCW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,142 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 LCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 LCW was last recorded at 79,142 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 2,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,462 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,680 miles
Average per year
4,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,142 miles
  • 2025 – 76,462 miles
  • 2024 – 74,001 miles
  • 2023 – 72,522 miles
  • 2022 – 71,650 miles
  • 2021 – 64,496 miles
  • 2020 – 58,855 miles
  • 2019 – 51,580 miles
  • 2018 – 43,769 miles
  • 2017 – 37,326 miles
  • 2016 – 30,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,142 miles
    Test number
    234454862295
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail79,140 miles (+2,678)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    934626531559
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass76,462 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,462 miles
    Test number
    321706401190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,456 miles (+2,455)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    385766421277
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass74,001 miles (+1,479)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    583022363022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass72,522 miles (+872)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    487189477779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass71,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,650 miles
    Test number
    707410012763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,650 miles (+7,154)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,650 miles
    Test number
    215065706509
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass64,496 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,496 miles
    Test number
    917817170551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass58,855 miles (+7,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,855 miles
    Test number
    808758867247
    • 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))
  11. Pass51,580 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,580 miles
    Test number
    138558301477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,769 miles (+6,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,769 miles
    Test number
    951208140101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass37,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    814940879396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,326 miles (+6,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    734964302075
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass30,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,897 miles
    Test number
    551446776353
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

Questions about S28 LCW

Does S28 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 LCW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 LCW?
The MOT on S28 LCW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 LCW done?
S28 LCW was recorded at 79,142 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,759 miles a year.
Has S28 LCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 LCW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 LCW 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 LCW find?
S28 LCW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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