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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

S40 HLWMOT history

S40 HLW is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 219,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

S40 HLW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2024
Mileage
219,532 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 HLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 HLW was last recorded at 219,532 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 6,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,735 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,797 miles
Average per year
10,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,532 miles
  • 2022 – 212,735 miles
  • 2021 – 208,998 miles
  • 2020 – 205,786 miles
  • 2019 – 197,191 miles
  • 2018 – 178,896 miles
  • 2017 – 168,394 miles
  • 2016 – 155,678 miles
  • 2015 – 140,025 miles
  • 2014 – 134,320 miles
  • 2013 – 122,449 miles
  • 2012 – 107,770 miles
  • 2011 – 83,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre exhaust box deteriorated [ outer shell ] centre and rear hangers very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    219,532 miles
    Test number
    118854734504
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail219,532 miles (+6,797)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,532 miles
    Test number
    338212930647
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass212,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    212,735 miles
    Test number
    910839425867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail212,735 miles (+3,737)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,735 miles
    Test number
    550305910310
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes not tested

  5. Pass208,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    208,998 miles
    Test number
    375260102840
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail208,998 miles (+3,212)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,998 miles
    Test number
    624469120826
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass205,786 miles (+8,595)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    205,786 miles
    Test number
    448144107821
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Rear brake caliper clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass197,191 miles (+18,295)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    197,191 miles
    Test number
    928511265683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner cv boot, small split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass178,896 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    178,896 miles
    Test number
    420892423220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail178,895 miles (+10,501)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,895 miles
    Test number
    417718328683
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass168,394 miles (+349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    168,394 miles
    Test number
    245537753812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit

  12. Fail168,045 miles (+12,367)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,045 miles
    Test number
    822839475226
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit

  13. Pass155,678 miles (+641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    155,678 miles
    Test number
    773231558562
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated [ outer shell ] centre and rear hangers very corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFrom inspection angle front pads look to be low

  14. Fail155,037 miles (+15,012)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,037 miles
    Test number
    826156454379
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated [ outer shell ] centre and rear hangers very corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFrom inspection angle front pads look to be low

  15. Pass140,025 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    140,025 miles
    Test number
    656620331378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail140,024 miles (+5,704)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,024 miles
    Test number
    298272509114
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass134,320 miles (+11,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,320 miles
    Test number
    936964554175
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass122,449 miles (+14,679)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,449 miles
    Test number
    815534253127
    • NoteLong parking brake travel
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  19. Pass107,770 miles (+23,876)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,770 miles
    Test number
    977148252151
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCOOLANT LEVEL LOW

  20. Pass83,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    648966491076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 HLW

Does S40 HLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 HLW expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 HLW?
The MOT on S40 HLW expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 HLW done?
S40 HLW was recorded at 219,532 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 10,869 miles a year.
Has S40 HLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 HLW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 HLW 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 HLW find?
S40 HLW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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