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Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

S40 RWEMOT history

S40 RWE is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S40 RWE orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,102 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RWE was last recorded at 86,102 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,663 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
3,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,102 miles
  • 2025 – 85,663 miles
  • 2024 – 85,623 miles
  • 2023 – 85,565 miles
  • 2022 – 85,427 miles
  • 2021 – 85,030 miles
  • 2020 – 84,466 miles
  • 2019 – 81,758 miles
  • 2018 – 79,421 miles
  • 2017 – 76,569 miles
  • 2016 – 75,549 miles
  • 2015 – 66,173 miles
  • 2014 – 52,714 miles
  • 2013 – 47,006 miles
  • 2012 – 40,007 miles
  • 2011 – 30,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,102 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads OK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,102 miles (+439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,102 miles
    Test number
    203415630367
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads OK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass85,663 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,663 miles
    Test number
    242930143750
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass85,623 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,623 miles
    Test number
    619229504242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass85,565 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    813691197052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,427 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,427 miles
    Test number
    203391423230
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass85,030 miles (+564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    875817684756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass84,466 miles (+2,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    722309721900
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs getting pitted/scorred
  8. Pass81,758 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,758 miles
    Test number
    633507475211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,730 miles (+2,309)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,730 miles
    Test number
    662794525112
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass79,421 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,421 miles
    Test number
    113218577924
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail79,412 miles (+2,843)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,412 miles
    Test number
    987773378111
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass76,569 miles (+1,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    717615198092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass75,549 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    200763577700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail75,544 miles (+9,371)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,544 miles
    Test number
    484942839182
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass66,173 miles (+13,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    655702285006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass52,714 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,714 miles
    Test number
    349286784087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,006 miles
    Test number
    326885853183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,006 miles (+6,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,006 miles
    Test number
    815084353166
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  19. Pass40,007 miles (+9,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,007 miles
    Test number
    686414582176
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass30,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,062 miles
    Test number
    577932161126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RWE

Does S40 RWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 RWE is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 RWE?
The MOT on S40 RWE is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 RWE done?
S40 RWE was recorded at 86,102 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,785 miles a year.
Has S40 RWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RWE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S40 RWE 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 RWE find?
S40 RWE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads ok; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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