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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

S44 ULOMOT history

S44 ULO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S44 ULO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,909 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 ULO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 ULO was last recorded at 67,909 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,050 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
2,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,909 miles
  • 2025 – 67,050 miles
  • 2024 – 66,553 miles
  • 2023 – 65,643 miles
  • 2022 – 64,949 miles
  • 2021 – 64,366 miles
  • 2020 – 63,620 miles
  • 2019 – 62,457 miles
  • 2018 – 60,209 miles
  • 2017 – 57,178 miles
  • 2016 – 54,546 miles
  • 2015 – 52,014 miles
  • 2014 – 49,560 miles
  • 2013 – 40,965 miles
  • 2012 – 30,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,909 miles
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly buckledRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Steering & suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and shows slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and shows slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,909 miles (+859)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    299316398372
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded

  2. Pass67,050 miles (+497)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    607735962193
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs beginning to show pitting & corrosion to the inner face outer edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill showing corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering & suspension components corroded

  3. Pass66,553 miles (+910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    378066970882
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryMost steering & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,643 miles (+694)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,643 miles
    Test number
    565908439562
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is in poor condition, mounting brackets have broken & corroded & has temporary repairs in place.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and shows slight movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated and shows slight movement.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySteering & suspension components corroded

  5. Pass64,949 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,949 miles
    Test number
    754879151438
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mounting brackets are broken and have temporary repairs so exhaust remains secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and shows slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and shows slight movement
    • AdvisorySteering & suspension components have become corroded

  6. Fail64,949 miles (+583)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,949 miles
    Test number
    461828429101
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mounting brackets are broken and have temporary repairs so exhaust remains secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and shows slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre shows deterioration/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and shows slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre shows deterioration/cracking
    • AdvisorySteering & suspension components have become corroded

  7. Pass64,366 miles (+746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,366 miles
    Test number
    135641824190
    • AdvisoryCentral & rear exhaust mountings have been repaired but exhaust remains secure
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and shows slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating and shows slight movement

  8. Pass63,620 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    338061950436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,457 miles (+2,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,457 miles
    Test number
    880085363089
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wishbone bush starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator becoming discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

  10. Pass60,209 miles (+3,031)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,209 miles
    Test number
    889355661872
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Mounting has been repaired. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting has been repaired. (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass57,178 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    993853828357
    • 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)

  12. Pass54,546 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,546 miles
    Test number
    121807165069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,014 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,014 miles
    Test number
    415154275125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    368873184196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,560 miles (+8,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    498643184186
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass40,965 miles (+10,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,965 miles
    Test number
    536406083182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,667 miles
    Test number
    469633162116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 ULO

Does S44 ULO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 ULO is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 ULO?
The MOT on S44 ULO is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 ULO done?
S44 ULO was recorded at 67,909 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,643 miles a year.
Has S44 ULO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 ULO has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 ULO 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 ULO find?
S44 ULO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: all steering & suspension components corroded; exhaust system corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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