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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,769 cc

S43 WTWMOT history

S43 WTW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
160,057 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 WTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 WTW was last recorded at 160,057 miles on 10 May 2026, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2015: 77,928 miles, lower than 149,980 miles on 11 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,743 miles · 4 May 2025
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
3,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,057 miles
  • 2025 – 159,743 miles
  • 2024 – 159,579 miles
  • 2023 – 158,521 miles
  • 2022 – 157,696 miles
  • 2021 – 157,363 miles
  • 2020 – 157,172 miles
  • 2019 – 155,849 miles
  • 2018 – 155,360 miles
  • 2017 – 155,032 miles
  • 2016 – 154,785 miles
  • 2015 – 77,928 miles
  • 2014 – 149,980 miles
  • 2013 – 145,835 miles
  • 2012 – 141,627 miles
  • 2011 – 128,340 miles
  • 2009 – 127,749 miles
  • 2008 – 113,390 miles
  • 2007 – 106,108 miles
  • 2006 – 97,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal has heavy surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension beam has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,057 miles
    Test number
    288632138706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,057 miles (+314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,057 miles
    Test number
    307199888058
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass159,743 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,743 miles
    Test number
    373914840340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,579 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,579 miles
    Test number
    517965814419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,521 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,521 miles
    Test number
    666844075228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal has heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension beam has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail158,516 miles (+820)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,516 miles
    Test number
    446118635635
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal has heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension beam has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass157,696 miles (+333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    157,696 miles
    Test number
    947193451722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded

  8. Pass157,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    157,363 miles
    Test number
    938763034175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail157,363 miles (+191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,363 miles
    Test number
    477666630641
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass157,172 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    157,172 miles
    Test number
    548949093618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,849 miles
    Test number
    211451820037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,849 miles (+489)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,849 miles
    Test number
    378695857792
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass155,360 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,360 miles
    Test number
    847370234561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,032 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,032 miles
    Test number
    983413608671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    154,785 miles
    Test number
    132846843890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail154,785 miles (+76,857)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,785 miles
    Test number
    889132258859
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,928 miles (-72,052)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    218989895067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,980 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    149,980 miles
    Test number
    258570074082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,835 miles
    Test number
    917105493003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail145,832 miles (+4,205)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,832 miles
    Test number
    525505493033
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass141,627 miles (+13,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    141,627 miles
    Test number
    249564402413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass128,340 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    666421901186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass127,749 miles (+14,359)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    127,749 miles
    Test number
    622689349382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth indicator tell tale lights not working on dash but can hear relay clicking as audible warning

  24. Pass113,390 miles (+7,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    113,390 miles
    Test number
    480820038344
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass106,108 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    106,108 miles
    Test number
    343256897470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    97,897 miles
    Test number
    812622516377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 WTW

Does S43 WTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 WTW is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 WTW?
The MOT on S43 WTW is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 WTW done?
S43 WTW was recorded at 160,057 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2026, an average of 3,187 miles a year.
Has S43 WTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 WTW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S43 WTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S43 WTW find?
S43 WTW passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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