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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

S40 MMHMOT history

S40 MMH is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 66,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S40 MMH green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,652 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MMH was last recorded at 66,652 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,649 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,652 miles
  • 2024 – 65,792 miles
  • 2023 – 64,913 miles
  • 2022 – 64,112 miles
  • 2021 – 63,417 miles
  • 2020 – 62,206 miles
  • 2019 – 61,149 miles
  • 2018 – 59,312 miles
  • 2017 – 57,159 miles
  • 2016 – 56,095 miles
  • 2015 – 54,441 miles
  • 2014 – 52,272 miles
  • 2013 – 49,036 miles
  • 2012 – 44,695 miles
  • 2011 – 41,320 miles
  • 2010 – 39,408 miles
  • 2009 – 36,800 miles
  • 2008 – 34,531 miles
  • 2007 – 32,153 miles
  • 2006 – 30,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,652 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,652 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,652 miles
    Test number
    218493730885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,649 miles (+857)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    446597899739
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,792 miles (+3)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    472249448956
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any component mounting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail65,789 miles (+876)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    912606757276
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened excessively corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any component mounting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,913 miles (+801)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    786952697494
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded

  6. Pass64,112 miles (+695)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    735550221794
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded

  7. Pass63,417 miles (+1,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,417 miles
    Test number
    296931484453
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass62,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    579938951668
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HUBS HEAVY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail62,206 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    919169926435
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORROSION BETWEEN VENTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FGRONT HUBS HAVE CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail62,206 miles (+529)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    822745561493
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORROSION BETWEEN VENTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FGRONT HUBS HAVE CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass61,677 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    111801659244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,149 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,149 miles
    Test number
    349508624917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,138 miles (+1,826)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,138 miles
    Test number
    411781447117
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,312 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,312 miles
    Test number
    646931733671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,307 miles (+2,148)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,307 miles
    Test number
    884727266299
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass57,159 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,159 miles
    Test number
    648491316659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,095 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,095 miles
    Test number
    784262560079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,441 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    419705715027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,272 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    505082424017
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,036 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    118304713422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,695 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,695 miles
    Test number
    889282812097
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall cut

  22. Fail44,694 miles (+3,374)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    477252912047
    • FailureNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall cut

  23. Pass41,320 miles (+1,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    339057711059
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass39,408 miles (+2,608)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,408 miles
    Test number
    132248710062
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass36,800 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    112183719489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,531 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    453547408022
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail34,531 miles (+2,378)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    603857308057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass32,153 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    900888107034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,140 miles
    Test number
    331816226057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail30,140 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,140 miles
    Test number
    643996926008
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S40 MMH

Does S40 MMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MMH is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 MMH?
The MOT on S40 MMH is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MMH done?
S40 MMH was recorded at 66,652 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,836 miles a year.
Has S40 MMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MMH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 MMH 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 MMH find?
S40 MMH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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