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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

S44 HBNMOT history

S44 HBN is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S44 HBN silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,525 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 HBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 HBN was last recorded at 57,525 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 3,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2009: 1,334 miles, lower than 39,969 miles on 24 Jul 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,074 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,451 miles
Average per year
1,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,525 miles
  • 2025 – 54,074 miles
  • 2024 – 49,089 miles
  • 2023 – 46,073 miles
  • 2022 – 43,544 miles
  • 2021 – 40,435 miles
  • 2020 – 38,598 miles
  • 2019 – 37,186 miles
  • 2018 – 36,315 miles
  • 2017 – 34,075 miles
  • 2016 – 31,445 miles
  • 2015 – 27,738 miles
  • 2014 – 24,121 miles
  • 2013 – 16,170 miles
  • 2012 – 12,032 miles
  • 2011 – 8,283 miles
  • 2009 – 1,334 miles
  • 2008 – 39,969 miles
  • 2007 – 35,368 miles
  • 2006 – 30,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,525 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,525 miles (+3,451)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    392860123282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass54,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    819242052175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Fail54,073 miles (+4,984)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    654416366777
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass49,089 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,089 miles
    Test number
    386598302419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,073 miles (+2,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,073 miles
    Test number
    669840199787
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,544 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,544 miles
    Test number
    764002051126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes on underside corroding

  7. Fail43,544 miles (+3,109)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,544 miles
    Test number
    539205638393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes on underside corroding

  8. Pass40,435 miles (+1,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,435 miles
    Test number
    843643049508
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass38,598 miles (+1,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    406059745545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass37,186 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    891458556021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,315 miles (+2,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,315 miles
    Test number
    259690746930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass34,075 miles (+2,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    140503226793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass31,445 miles (+3,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,445 miles
    Test number
    678116195288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass27,738 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,738 miles
    Test number
    355379875059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,121 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    439848044082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  16. Pass16,170 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,170 miles
    Test number
    987396343062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail16,151 miles (+4,119)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,151 miles
    Test number
    149386743061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass12,032 miles (+3,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,032 miles
    Test number
    166608642434
    • NoteFront wiper blades perished.

  19. Pass8,283 miles (+6,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    8,283 miles
    Test number
    846393451096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass1,334 miles (-38,635)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    1,334 miles
    Test number
    633021009220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,969 miles (+4,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    852556708297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,368 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,368 miles
    Test number
    832318307214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,219 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,219 miles
    Test number
    671429706222
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to near limet

Questions about S44 HBN

Does S44 HBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 HBN is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 HBN?
The MOT on S44 HBN is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 HBN done?
S44 HBN was recorded at 57,525 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
Has S44 HBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 HBN has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 HBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S44 HBN find?
S44 HBN passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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