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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

S49 VOCMOT history

S49 VOC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
96,385 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 VOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S49 VOC was last recorded at 96,385 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,695 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
690 miles
Average per year
2,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,385 miles
  • 2022 – 95,695 miles
  • 2021 – 94,940 miles
  • 2020 – 94,335 miles
  • 2019 – 93,623 miles
  • 2018 – 92,530 miles
  • 2017 – 91,429 miles
  • 2016 – 88,841 miles
  • 2015 – 87,236 miles
  • 2014 – 85,755 miles
  • 2013 – 83,828 miles
  • 2012 – 82,020 miles
  • 2011 – 79,853 miles
  • 2010 – 76,002 miles
  • 2009 – 72,913 miles
  • 2008 – 68,107 miles
  • 2007 – 59,256 miles
  • 2006 – 49,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,385 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,385 miles (+690)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    595122984612
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,695 miles (+3)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,695 miles
    Test number
    367508744312
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  3. Fail95,692 miles (+752)7 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,692 miles
    Test number
    376548673427
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  4. Pass94,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    657889993961
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,940 miles (+605)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    991700580841
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,335 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,335 miles
    Test number
    777516619452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,334 miles (+711)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,334 miles
    Test number
    515050595973
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,623 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    319929666962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,612 miles (+1,082)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    225046719752
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    641553503657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail92,530 miles (+1,101)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    131692928973
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass91,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    837152781567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,429 miles (+2,588)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    488788449062
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass88,841 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,841 miles
    Test number
    421277979648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail88,841 miles (+1,605)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,841 miles
    Test number
    470802012695
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass87,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    105977905014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail87,236 miles (+1,481)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    777697905043
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass85,755 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,755 miles
    Test number
    647377204040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,828 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,828 miles
    Test number
    758310313087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    195431012044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,020 miles (+2,167)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    889320512019
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass79,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    388693811089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail79,853 miles (+3,851)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    507852411078
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass76,002 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    972291010069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,913 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    292718809082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,107 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,107 miles
    Test number
    683167308000
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  27. Pass68,107 miles (+8,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,107 miles
    Test number
    864117008016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,256 miles (+9,479)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    674258907004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass49,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,777 miles
    Test number
    881630116095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 VOC

Does S49 VOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 VOC expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 VOC?
The MOT on S49 VOC expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 VOC done?
S49 VOC was recorded at 96,385 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 2,744 miles a year.
Has S49 VOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 VOC has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S49 VOC 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 S49 VOC find?
S49 VOC failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 3 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; offside front service brake excessively binding; offside front service brake lagging in operation, and 11 more.

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