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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

S3 VVWMOT history

S3 VVW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 45,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

S3 VVW silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
45,200 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VVW was last recorded at 45,200 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,337 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,863 miles
Average per year
2,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,200 miles
  • 2025 – 43,337 miles
  • 2024 – 41,500 miles
  • 2023 – 40,750 miles
  • 2022 – 39,160 miles
  • 2021 – 34,504 miles
  • 2020 – 34,168 miles
  • 2019 – 31,424 miles
  • 2018 – 28,990 miles
  • 2017 – 26,706 miles
  • 2016 – 22,979 miles
  • 2015 – 18,058 miles
  • 2014 – 13,316 miles
  • 2013 – 8,405 miles
  • 2012 – 7,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,200 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,200 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    461624348088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,337 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    130492890932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,500 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    560591532022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,750 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    287771862213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,160 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    366726105099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,504 miles (+336)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    388681309499
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass34,168 miles (+2,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    748984611848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass31,424 miles (+2,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,424 miles
    Test number
    360723645424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass28,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    988990866834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail28,990 miles (+2,284)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    654143196764
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
  11. Pass26,706 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    105881082029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91V @2mm In centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91V @2mm In centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass22,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    491640606976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Fail22,979 miles (+4,921)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    487519100861
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass18,058 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,058 miles
    Test number
    478920775195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,316 miles (+4,911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    13,316 miles
    Test number
    206964574173
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass8,405 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    8,405 miles
    Test number
    875335883149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail8,328 miles (+861)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,328 miles
    Test number
    216679373181
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass7,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    7,467 miles
    Test number
    788502542201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 VVW

Does S3 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 VVW is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 VVW?
The MOT on S3 VVW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 VVW done?
S3 VVW was recorded at 45,200 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
Has S3 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VVW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S3 VVW 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 VVW find?
S3 VVW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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