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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

S4 BWSMOT history

S4 BWS is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

S4 BWS silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,247 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 BWS was last recorded at 109,247 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 17,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,565 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17,682 miles
Average per year
5,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,247 miles
  • 2025 – 91,565 miles
  • 2024 – 79,236 miles
  • 2023 – 72,115 miles
  • 2022 – 70,454 miles
  • 2021 – 60,393 miles
  • 2020 – 58,835 miles
  • 2019 – 56,192 miles
  • 2018 – 53,054 miles
  • 2017 – 48,196 miles
  • 2016 – 43,092 miles
  • 2015 – 42,006 miles
  • 2014 – 40,424 miles
  • 2013 – 36,014 miles
  • 2012 – 31,548 miles
  • 2011 – 25,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,247 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    643226819115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,247 miles (+17,682)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    148762939894
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass91,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,565 miles
    Test number
    334659116893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,565 miles (+12,329)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,565 miles
    Test number
    737809180733
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass79,236 miles (+190)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    264827263101
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  6. Fail79,046 miles (+6,931)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    636866301443
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  7. Pass72,115 miles (+1,661)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    492776857610
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass70,454 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,454 miles
    Test number
    127328169511
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail70,454 miles (+10,061)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,454 miles
    Test number
    202868033046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass60,393 miles (+1,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    730138731788
    • 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))
  11. Pass58,835 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    723862629348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,192 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    129770903141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,054 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,054 miles
    Test number
    906907968471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    863403654249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,196 miles (+5,104)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    852473645480
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass43,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,092 miles
    Test number
    831505223964
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail43,092 miles (+1,086)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,092 miles
    Test number
    703918385848
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass42,006 miles (+1,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,006 miles
    Test number
    105923765158
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
  19. Pass40,424 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,424 miles
    Test number
    368690254193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,014 miles (+4,466)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    438413733165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn.
  21. Pass31,548 miles (+6,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,548 miles
    Test number
    595077532166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  22. Pass25,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,161 miles
    Test number
    419094141166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 BWS

Does S4 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 BWS is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 BWS?
The MOT on S4 BWS is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 BWS done?
S4 BWS was recorded at 109,247 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,566 miles a year.
Has S4 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 BWS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 BWS 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 S4 BWS find?
S4 BWS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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