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Black · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

S40 VBNMOT history

S40 VBN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 38,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

S40 VBN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
38,458 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VBN was last recorded at 38,458 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,893 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,565 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,458 miles
  • 2024 – 35,893 miles
  • 2022 – 30,554 miles
  • 2021 – 25,485 miles
  • 2020 – 22,962 miles
  • 2019 – 19,546 miles
  • 2018 – 15,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,458 miles (+2,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    38,458 miles
    Test number
    303079025054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass35,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    35,893 miles
    Test number
    274483615558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail35,892 miles (+2,432)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,892 miles
    Test number
    965023218114
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass33,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    821580777320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,459 miles (+2,905)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,459 miles
    Test number
    381471596396
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  6. Pass30,554 miles (+2,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    408076696536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass27,790 miles (+2,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    324577167916
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass25,485 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,485 miles
    Test number
    501974171298
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass22,962 miles (+3,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,962 miles
    Test number
    840373826982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass19,546 miles (+4,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    19,546 miles
    Test number
    220699821801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass15,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    15,316 miles
    Test number
    569874448827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 VBN

Does S40 VBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 VBN is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 VBN?
The MOT on S40 VBN is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 VBN done?
S40 VBN was recorded at 38,458 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has S40 VBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VBN has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 VBN 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 VBN find?
S40 VBN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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