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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

S3 JEMMOT history

S3 JEM is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S3 JEM silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,989 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 JEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 JEM was last recorded at 121,989 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 16,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,872 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,117 miles
Average per year
9,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,989 miles
  • 2025 – 105,872 miles
  • 2024 – 92,907 miles
  • 2023 – 83,949 miles
  • 2022 – 75,719 miles
  • 2021 – 68,447 miles
  • 2019 – 55,698 miles
  • 2018 – 45,313 miles
  • 2017 – 38,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,989 miles (+16,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,989 miles
    Test number
    131196128918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,872 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,872 miles
    Test number
    618058209032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail105,672 miles (+12,765)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,672 miles
    Test number
    580878634401
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,907 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,907 miles
    Test number
    762265169347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,949 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,949 miles
    Test number
    775934689110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail83,949 miles (+8,230)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,949 miles
    Test number
    814185926367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose All locking wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,719 miles
    Test number
    287021254724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  8. Fail75,719 miles (+7,272)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,719 miles
    Test number
    229787129681
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  9. Pass68,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    368580841892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,447 miles (+12,749)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    953350134072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.26mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,698 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,698 miles
    Test number
    754301336835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    377817977903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,309 miles (+6,578)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,309 miles
    Test number
    229430320654
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  14. Pass38,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,731 miles
    Test number
    681370859359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 JEM

Does S3 JEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 JEM is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 JEM?
The MOT on S3 JEM is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 JEM done?
S3 JEM was recorded at 121,989 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,143 miles a year.
Has S3 JEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 JEM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 JEM 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 S3 JEM find?
S3 JEM passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+worn on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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