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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

S30 VDMMOT history

S30 VDM is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

S30 VDM silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,306 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 VDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 VDM was last recorded at 174,306 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 3,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,441 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,865 miles
Average per year
9,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,306 miles
  • 2025 – 170,441 miles
  • 2024 – 161,259 miles
  • 2023 – 155,117 miles
  • 2022 – 148,887 miles
  • 2021 – 139,279 miles
  • 2020 – 132,275 miles
  • 2019 – 126,342 miles
  • 2018 – 115,264 miles
  • 2017 – 110,673 miles
  • 2016 – 90,943 miles
  • 2015 – 65,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,306 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,306 miles (+3,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,306 miles
    Test number
    341215824572
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,441 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,441 miles
    Test number
    100549982763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail170,435 miles (+9,176)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,435 miles
    Test number
    926232181734
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside tread coming away from casing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin making noise under braking when test drove (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,259 miles (+6,142)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    161,259 miles
    Test number
    556036669842
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,117 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,117 miles
    Test number
    934855083621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,887 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,887 miles
    Test number
    705441462612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail148,851 miles (+9,572)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,851 miles
    Test number
    452883649461
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass139,279 miles (+7,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,279 miles
    Test number
    264131838958
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  9. Pass132,275 miles (+5,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,275 miles
    Test number
    849109321791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,342 miles (+11,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    883782808802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass115,264 miles (+4,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    785955285671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass110,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,673 miles
    Test number
    988197630069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,673 miles (+19,730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,673 miles
    Test number
    188068743867
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass90,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    945593769225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,943 miles (+25,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    574576750631
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass65,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    718250895120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,267 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    878120795135
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S30 VDM

Does S30 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 VDM is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 VDM?
The MOT on S30 VDM is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 VDM done?
S30 VDM was recorded at 174,306 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 9,839 miles a year.
Has S30 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 VDM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 VDM 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 S30 VDM find?
S30 VDM passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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