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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S42 ORYMOT history

S42 ORY is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
179,119 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 ORY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 ORY was last recorded at 179,119 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 14,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,547 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
14,572 miles
Average per year
8,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 179,119 miles
  • 2020 – 164,547 miles
  • 2019 – 144,065 miles
  • 2018 – 136,913 miles
  • 2017 – 134,454 miles
  • 2016 – 127,418 miles
  • 2015 – 120,895 miles
  • 2014 – 114,028 miles
  • 2013 – 97,497 miles
  • 2012 – 86,116 miles
  • 2011 – 76,514 miles
  • 2010 – 66,825 miles
  • 2009 – 54,620 miles
  • 2008 – 47,605 miles
  • 2007 – 46,107 miles
  • 2006 – 43,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,119 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Both front struts corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills and chassis rails (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded (all)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel filler pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,119 miles (+14,572)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,119 miles
    Test number
    805883667432
    • AdvisoryFront Both front struts corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills and chassis rails (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded (all)

  2. Pass164,547 miles (+20,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,547 miles
    Test number
    321826800789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,065 miles (+7,152)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,065 miles
    Test number
    740678124760
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass136,913 miles (+2,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,913 miles
    Test number
    136035187493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorated

  5. Pass134,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,454 miles
    Test number
    693062312413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded fronts (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes rusty

  6. Fail134,454 miles (+7,036)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,454 miles
    Test number
    256493138166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded fronts (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes rusty

  7. Pass127,418 miles (+6,523)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,418 miles
    Test number
    987626312008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear link pin loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass120,895 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,895 miles
    Test number
    528260405185
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteSlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

  9. Fail120,895 miles (+6,867)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,895 miles
    Test number
    426179095025
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteSlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

  10. Pass114,028 miles (+16,531)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,028 miles
    Test number
    219866574080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,497 miles (+11,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,497 miles
    Test number
    388042893087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass86,116 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,116 miles
    Test number
    717909872042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,514 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    519202481035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,825 miles (+12,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    180081180421
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,620 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,620 miles
    Test number
    534705989053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,605 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,605 miles
    Test number
    294358108457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,107 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,107 miles
    Test number
    492099367261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,400 miles
    Test number
    141552876296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 ORY

Does S42 ORY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 ORY expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 ORY?
The MOT on S42 ORY expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 ORY done?
S42 ORY was recorded at 179,119 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 8,958 miles a year.
Has S42 ORY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 ORY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on S42 ORY 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 S42 ORY find?
S42 ORY passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: front both front struts corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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