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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

S40 LSTMOT history

S40 LST is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

S40 LST blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,853 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LST was last recorded at 74,853 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 1,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,092 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,761 miles
Average per year
2,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,853 miles
  • 2025 – 73,092 miles
  • 2024 – 72,322 miles
  • 2023 – 71,569 miles
  • 2022 – 68,027 miles
  • 2021 – 65,350 miles
  • 2020 – 63,298 miles
  • 2019 – 62,365 miles
  • 2018 – 61,347 miles
  • 2017 – 59,778 miles
  • 2016 – 57,634 miles
  • 2015 – 53,322 miles
  • 2014 – 49,633 miles
  • 2013 – 42,781 miles
  • 2012 – 37,066 miles
  • 2011 – 34,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,853 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,853 miles (+1,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,853 miles
    Test number
    333087288224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass73,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    986176796197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,092 miles (+770)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    404699662022
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass72,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    839001558670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,320 miles (+751)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    842298697656
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass71,569 miles (+3,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    224504913572
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass68,027 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    271573205859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,350 miles (+2,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    140179728184
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering noisy on lock to lock
  9. Pass63,298 miles (+933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,298 miles
    Test number
    450103461826
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING NOISY ON RUN TO RUN
  10. Pass62,365 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    142960553313
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE APPEARED TO START OVERHEATING ACCORDING TO TEMP GAUGE
  11. Pass61,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    626437506168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,347 miles (+1,569)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    331826614536
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass59,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    463513856153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,778 miles (+2,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    775674806202
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass57,634 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    476256749156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,322 miles (+3,689)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    778756865094
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers smear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in the tread
  17. Pass49,633 miles (+6,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,633 miles
    Test number
    218434574080
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  18. Pass42,781 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    178901273464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,066 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,066 miles
    Test number
    655355172061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,169 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,169 miles
    Test number
    277623511125
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about S40 LST

Does S40 LST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LST is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LST?
The MOT on S40 LST is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LST done?
S40 LST was recorded at 74,853 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 2,739 miles a year.
Has S40 LST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LST has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 LST 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 LST find?
S40 LST passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded both side; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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