
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc
S40 LEYMOT history
S40 LEY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 107,508 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,559 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 LEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S40 LEY was last recorded at 107,508 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 2,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,143 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,365 miles
- Average per year
- 5,559 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,508 miles
- 2025 – 105,143 miles
- 2024 – 103,398 miles
- 2023 – 101,467 miles
- 2022 – 98,307 miles
- 2021 – 93,932 miles
- 2020 – 90,446 miles
- 2019 – 86,403 miles
- 2018 – 82,020 miles
- 2017 – 77,981 miles
- 2016 – 71,752 miles
- 2015 – 66,517 miles
- 2014 – 61,420 miles
- 2013 – 56,165 miles
- 2012 – 46,102 miles
- 2011 – 32,491 miles
- 2010 – 19,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail107,508 miles (+2,365)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,508 miles
- Test number
- 411712657347
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Drum backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,143 miles (+1,745)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 105,143 miles
- Test number
- 757619586318
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,398 miles (+1,931)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 103,398 miles
- Test number
- 392816475634
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass101,467 miles (+3,160)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 101,467 miles
- Test number
- 586515702566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,307 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 98,307 miles
- Test number
- 409307131006
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail98,307 miles (+4,375)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,307 miles
- Test number
- 547941434403
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,932 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 93,932 miles
- Test number
- 653631671039
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail93,932 miles (+3,486)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,932 miles
- Test number
- 822280192918
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,446 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 90,446 miles
- Test number
- 764687452553
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate has slight damage but readable.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail90,446 miles (+4,043)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,446 miles
- Test number
- 639366510874
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate has slight damage but readable.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,403 miles (+4,383)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 86,403 miles
- Test number
- 608118618717
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,020 miles (+4,039)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,020 miles
- Test number
- 469364915919
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate has slight damage but not likely to be misread
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres have inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass77,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 77,981 miles
- Test number
- 476223078276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,981 miles (+6,229)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,981 miles
- Test number
- 600001190205
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass71,752 miles (+5,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 71,752 miles
- Test number
- 273338944407
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass66,517 miles (+5,097)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 66,517 miles
- Test number
- 326519335102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,420 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 61,420 miles
- Test number
- 255622444435
- NoteSome wear front suspension bushes
Fail61,415 miles (+5,250)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,415 miles
- Test number
- 397341044160
- 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)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteFront brake discs and pads worn very low and uneven
- NoteSome wear front suspension bushes
Pass56,165 miles (+10,063)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 56,165 miles
- Test number
- 755235273209
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront brake pads worn
Fail46,102 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,102 miles
- Test number
- 388758692475
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass46,102 miles (+13,611)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,102 miles
- Test number
- 546758892262
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass32,491 miles (+12,971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,491 miles
- Test number
- 658834691279
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 19,520 miles
- Test number
- 421726080262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 LEY
- Does S40 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S40 LEY expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S40 LEY?
- The MOT on S40 LEY expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S40 LEY done?
- S40 LEY was recorded at 107,508 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
- Has S40 LEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 LEY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 LEY 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 LEY find?
- S40 LEY failed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 6 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour; offside rear brake prescribed area is excessively corroded drum backing plate; offside rear direction indicator incorrect colour, and 10 more.
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