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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S41 VKMMOT history

S41 VKM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
121,885 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 VKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S41 VKM was last recorded at 121,885 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,881 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,885 miles
  • 2024 – 113,945 miles
  • 2023 – 108,307 miles
  • 2022 – 104,376 miles
  • 2021 – 100,874 miles
  • 2020 – 98,120 miles
  • 2019 – 84,628 miles
  • 2018 – 71,222 miles
  • 2017 – 66,039 miles
  • 2016 – 60,312 miles
  • 2015 – 57,597 miles
  • 2013 – 51,429 miles
  • 2012 – 45,717 miles
  • 2011 – 43,122 miles
  • 2010 – 40,164 miles
  • 2009 – 37,601 miles
  • 2008 – 35,250 miles
  • 2007 – 32,659 miles
  • 2006 – 30,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,885 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,885 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    979135080112
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,881 miles (+7,936)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,881 miles
    Test number
    669540639903
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,945 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,945 miles
    Test number
    936358278821
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail113,939 miles (+5,632)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,939 miles
    Test number
    193053070055
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,307 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    128339394831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,281 miles (+3,905)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    797506502937
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,376 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,376 miles
    Test number
    374639157232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail104,343 miles (+3,469)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,343 miles
    Test number
    598932701008
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass100,874 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,874 miles
    Test number
    716826380102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,120 miles (+13,492)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,120 miles
    Test number
    224191636754
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass84,628 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    703952183262
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail84,628 miles (+13,406)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    303124329739
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass71,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    662678051977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail71,222 miles (+5,183)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    442151517567
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass66,039 miles (+5,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,039 miles
    Test number
    736154462905
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass60,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    919839722437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail60,312 miles (+2,715)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    115602284982
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass57,597 miles (+6,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    628130035093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail51,429 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    168223143370
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass51,429 miles (+5,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    229103643323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass45,717 miles (+2,595)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    519489332327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront pads worn, discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking up

  22. Pass43,122 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,122 miles
    Test number
    447528701462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    664070810334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,164 miles (+2,563)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    714020110390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,601 miles
    Test number
    391594519374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail37,601 miles (+2,351)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,601 miles
    Test number
    451034419382
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass35,250 miles (+2,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,250 miles
    Test number
    232472718365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass32,659 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    902229307374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    790602416311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S41 VKM

Does S41 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S41 VKM expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S41 VKM?
The MOT on S41 VKM expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S41 VKM done?
S41 VKM was recorded at 121,885 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
Has S41 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 VKM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S41 VKM 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 S41 VKM find?
S41 VKM passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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