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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

S33 RETMOT history

S33 RET is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 18,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
18,864 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
52 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 RET was last recorded at 18,864 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2009: 810 miles, lower than 20,549 miles on 14 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,353 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
511 miles
Average per year
52 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,864 miles
  • 2025 – 18,353 miles
  • 2024 – 17,926 miles
  • 2023 – 17,332 miles
  • 2022 – 16,617 miles
  • 2021 – 16,064 miles
  • 2020 – 15,175 miles
  • 2019 – 14,502 miles
  • 2018 – 13,810 miles
  • 2017 – 12,617 miles
  • 2016 – 11,565 miles
  • 2015 – 9,979 miles
  • 2014 – 8,653 miles
  • 2013 – 7,528 miles
  • 2012 – 5,873 miles
  • 2011 – 3,673 miles
  • 2010 – 2,525 miles
  • 2009 – 810 miles
  • 2008 – 20,549 miles
  • 2007 – 18,141 miles
  • 2006 – 17,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,864 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,864 miles (+511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    18,864 miles
    Test number
    250493568701
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass18,353 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    18,353 miles
    Test number
    349453712705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass17,926 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    17,926 miles
    Test number
    138256841028
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass17,332 miles (+715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    17,332 miles
    Test number
    630770483013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass16,617 miles (+553)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    16,617 miles
    Test number
    778761391892
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass16,064 miles (+889)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    16,064 miles
    Test number
    697175258796
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded throughout. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass15,175 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,175 miles
    Test number
    315723641925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,502 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    14,502 miles
    Test number
    464195059683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,810 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    13,810 miles
    Test number
    463370960365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,617 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    12,617 miles
    Test number
    961086546313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,565 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    11,565 miles
    Test number
    943363617239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,979 miles (+1,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    9,979 miles
    Test number
    366275815038
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing screen

  13. Pass8,653 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    8,653 miles
    Test number
    326894014081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,528 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    7,528 miles
    Test number
    375767013078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail7,522 miles (+1,649)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,522 miles
    Test number
    688965013022
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall perished
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass5,873 miles (+2,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    5,873 miles
    Test number
    696397712046
    • NoteMiddle and rear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass3,673 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    3,673 miles
    Test number
    537251811098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass2,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    2,525 miles
    Test number
    380584110095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail2,525 miles (+1,715)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,525 miles
    Test number
    403594510089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass810 miles (-19,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    810 miles
    Test number
    963814119019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass20,549 miles (+2,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    853704918056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass18,141 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,141 miles
    Test number
    151065917096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,834 miles
    Test number
    170927016003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 RET

Does S33 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 RET is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 RET?
The MOT on S33 RET is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 RET done?
S33 RET was recorded at 18,864 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 52 miles a year.
Has S33 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 RET has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on S33 RET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S33 RET find?
S33 RET passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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