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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc

S44 ALAMOT history

S44 ALA is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 23,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S44 ALA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
23,901 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 ALA was last recorded at 23,901 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,526 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,375 miles
Average per year
3,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,901 miles
  • 2025 – 19,526 miles
  • 2024 – 13,575 miles
  • 2023 – 12,024 miles
  • 2022 – 8,914 miles
  • 2021 – 6,620 miles
  • 2020 – 5,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,901 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,901 miles (+4,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    23,901 miles
    Test number
    870991393304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass19,526 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    180492904287
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail19,526 miles (+236)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    176409048762
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail19,290 miles (+5,715)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,290 miles
    Test number
    275395512670
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
  5. Pass13,575 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    13,575 miles
    Test number
    835741454838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,024 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    12,024 miles
    Test number
    763413761381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass8,914 miles (+2,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    8,914 miles
    Test number
    448270290396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass6,620 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    6,620 miles
    Test number
    603396606988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass5,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    5,192 miles
    Test number
    743413314644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 ALA

Does S44 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 ALA is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 ALA?
The MOT on S44 ALA is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 ALA done?
S44 ALA was recorded at 23,901 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,075 miles a year.
Has S44 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 ALA has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 ALA 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 S44 ALA find?
S44 ALA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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