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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

S40 DYAMOT history

S40 DYA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

S40 DYA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,328 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DYA was last recorded at 57,328 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 5,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,502 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,826 miles
Average per year
5,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,328 miles
  • 2024 – 51,502 miles
  • 2023 – 45,669 miles
  • 2022 – 39,253 miles
  • 2021 – 31,671 miles
  • 2020 – 25,850 miles
  • 2019 – 20,957 miles
  • 2018 – 16,046 miles
  • 2017 – 9,393 miles
  • 2016 – 5,976 miles
  • 2015 – 3,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,328 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,328 miles (+5,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,328 miles
    Test number
    857983481717
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass51,502 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    51,502 miles
    Test number
    849684049400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,484 miles (+5,815)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    265582003788
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass45,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,669 miles
    Test number
    998088957834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail45,669 miles (+6,416)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,669 miles
    Test number
    540427187709
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass39,253 miles (+7,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,253 miles
    Test number
    233851741046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass31,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    763095634425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  8. Fail31,671 miles (+5,821)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    731444690077
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront washers cap missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Pass25,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,850 miles
    Test number
    692481812779
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers cap missing
  10. Fail25,850 miles (+4,893)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,850 miles
    Test number
    953552678707
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers cap missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass20,957 miles (+4,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,957 miles
    Test number
    521237645131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass16,046 miles (+6,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    16,046 miles
    Test number
    961956665076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass9,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    9,393 miles
    Test number
    126391447892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail9,393 miles (+3,417)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,393 miles
    Test number
    897810489826
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass5,976 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    5,976 miles
    Test number
    108427559290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    3,961 miles
    Test number
    254523048713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 DYA

Does S40 DYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DYA is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 DYA?
The MOT on S40 DYA is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DYA done?
S40 DYA was recorded at 57,328 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,251 miles a year.
Has S40 DYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DYA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 DYA 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 S40 DYA find?
S40 DYA passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; heatshield insecure; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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