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Ford Focus

Yellow · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

S31 BCHMOT history

S31 BCH is a yellow petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S31 BCH yellow Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,774 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 BCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 BCH was last recorded at 112,774 miles on 27 May 2026, 4,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,553 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,221 miles
Average per year
5,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,774 miles
  • 2025 – 108,553 miles
  • 2024 – 103,255 miles
  • 2023 – 97,793 miles
  • 2022 – 91,943 miles
  • 2021 – 85,140 miles
  • 2020 – 79,230 miles
  • 2019 – 74,712 miles
  • 2018 – 69,882 miles
  • 2017 – 64,858 miles
  • 2016 – 62,802 miles
  • 2015 – 53,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,774 miles
  • 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.

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub frames

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,774 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,774 miles
    Test number
    949970591364
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass108,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,553 miles
    Test number
    539707289699
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail108,553 miles (+5,298)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,553 miles
    Test number
    709549925604
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass103,255 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,255 miles
    Test number
    220741440941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,793 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    162448208111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    175082829981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,943 miles (+6,803)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    298643035745
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    573206326844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,140 miles (+5,910)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    794477791997
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass79,230 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,230 miles
    Test number
    338188285473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,712 miles (+4,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    477952132312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass69,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    609403980906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,882 miles (+5,024)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    396515902666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass64,858 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    188470495963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,802 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    229365493474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    456436827241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 BCH

Does S31 BCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 BCH is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 BCH?
The MOT on S31 BCH is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 BCH done?
S31 BCH was recorded at 112,774 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,498 miles a year.
Has S31 BCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 BCH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 BCH 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 S31 BCH find?
S31 BCH passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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