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Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

S31 HXLMOT history

S31 HXL is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

S31 HXL red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,824 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 HXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 HXL was last recorded at 98,824 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 14,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,052 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,772 miles
Average per year
8,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,824 miles
  • 2025 – 84,052 miles
  • 2024 – 71,814 miles
  • 2023 – 61,483 miles
  • 2022 – 51,937 miles
  • 2021 – 46,973 miles
  • 2020 – 42,423 miles
  • 2019 – 38,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,824 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,824 miles
    Test number
    484087372908
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,824 miles (+14,772)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,824 miles
    Test number
    977932387085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,052 miles (+12,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,052 miles
    Test number
    490519183796
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,814 miles (+10,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    437259369693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass61,483 miles (+9,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    419963666428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass51,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    702966266547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,937 miles (+4,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    158743818814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,973 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,973 miles
    Test number
    853213268273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,423 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    701275882954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,715 miles
    Test number
    399242020636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 HXL

Does S31 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 HXL is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 HXL?
The MOT on S31 HXL is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 HXL done?
S31 HXL was recorded at 98,824 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,583 miles a year.
Has S31 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 HXL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 HXL 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 HXL find?
S31 HXL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded both rear; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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