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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

S40 RTLMOT history

S40 RTL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 94,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

S40 RTL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
94,492 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
14 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RTL was last recorded at 94,492 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 6,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,093 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,399 miles
Average per year
10,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,492 miles
  • 2025 – 88,093 miles
  • 2024 – 68,072 miles
  • 2023 – 56,542 miles
  • 2022 – 45,394 miles
  • 2021 – 35,294 miles
  • 2020 – 28,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,492 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 26 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,492 miles (+6,399)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,492 miles
    Test number
    879453957797
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass88,093 miles (+20,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    189717283648
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine body and sill covers
  3. Pass68,072 miles (+11,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,072 miles
    Test number
    475798976196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass56,542 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,542 miles
    Test number
    611182462412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,394 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,394 miles
    Test number
    519968467980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,294 miles (+7,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    303567963358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass28,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,282 miles
    Test number
    156407029206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RTL

Does S40 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RTL is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RTL?
The MOT on S40 RTL is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RTL done?
S40 RTL was recorded at 94,492 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 10,739 miles a year.
Has S40 RTL ever failed its MOT?
No. S40 RTL has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S40 RTL 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 RTL find?
S40 RTL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front undertray not fully secure engine; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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