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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

S40 BXXMOT history

S40 BXX is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S40 BXX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,607 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BXX was last recorded at 99,607 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2019: 52,011 miles, lower than 52,107 miles on 11 Apr 2019.

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
94,730 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,877 miles
Average per year
6,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,607 miles
  • 2025 – 94,730 miles
  • 2024 – 89,557 miles
  • 2023 – 82,629 miles
  • 2022 – 75,286 miles
  • 2021 – 69,692 miles
  • 2020 – 65,361 miles
  • 2019 – 52,011 miles
  • 2017 – 43,130 miles
  • 2016 – 33,979 miles
  • 2015 – 26,517 miles
  • 2014 – 20,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,607 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisorySub-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.

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    951162936600
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,605 miles (+4,875)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    846633775191
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,730 miles (+5,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,730 miles
    Test number
    420539771594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Pass89,557 miles (+6,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,557 miles
    Test number
    172833439613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,629 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    581254974209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,516 miles (+7,230)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    105092768398
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,286 miles (+5,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,286 miles
    Test number
    604885831933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,692 miles (+4,331)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    194686927631
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped on inner edges

  9. Pass65,361 miles (+13,350)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,361 miles
    Test number
    585821150728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,011 miles (-96)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    52,011 miles
    Test number
    518550345781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,107 miles (+8,977)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    158545800170
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass43,130 miles (+9,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    946614201261
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass33,979 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    750074934096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,517 miles (+6,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    456818736499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass20,096 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    587870794223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,957 miles
    Test number
    449815594151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 BXX

Does S40 BXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BXX is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BXX?
The MOT on S40 BXX is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BXX done?
S40 BXX was recorded at 99,607 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,884 miles a year.
Has S40 BXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BXX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 BXX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 BXX find?
S40 BXX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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