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Ford Focus C-MAX

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

S5 DHUMOT history

S5 DHU is a silver diesel Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

S5 DHU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,222 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus C-MAX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DHU was last recorded at 143,222 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 1,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,344 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,878 miles
Average per year
5,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,222 miles
  • 2024 – 141,344 miles
  • 2023 – 137,900 miles
  • 2022 – 133,686 miles
  • 2021 – 132,765 miles
  • 2020 – 132,156 miles
  • 2019 – 129,022 miles
  • 2017 – 124,143 miles
  • 2016 – 122,241 miles
  • 2014 – 120,700 miles
  • 2013 – 114,747 miles
  • 2012 – 106,651 miles
  • 2011 – 92,957 miles
  • 2010 – 80,683 miles
  • 2009 – 62,631 miles
  • 2008 – 45,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,222 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,222 miles (+1,878)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,222 miles
    Test number
    935721924877
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass141,344 miles (+3,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,344 miles
    Test number
    206769736143
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,900 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,900 miles
    Test number
    968139319823
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal still has slight travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail137,897 miles (+6)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,897 miles
    Test number
    883116208856
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeping to floor (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail137,891 miles (+4,205)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,891 miles
    Test number
    726497728301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating foot pedal creeping to floor. no reserve travel (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wing damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront No plate deteriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass133,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    742399842994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,685 miles (+920)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,685 miles
    Test number
    965254724345
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,765 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,765 miles
    Test number
    598858614617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre is flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail132,759 miles (+603)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,759 miles
    Test number
    449779237976
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside + offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge's (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre is flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  10. Pass132,156 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,156 miles
    Test number
    718614988066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail132,149 miles (+3,127)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,149 miles
    Test number
    425036252410
    • MajorEmissions not tested oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass129,022 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,022 miles
    Test number
    298573241342
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning two segments (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail129,016 miles (+4,873)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,016 miles
    Test number
    173612996011
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning two segments (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass124,143 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,143 miles
    Test number
    617789710631
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber dust covers adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail124,137 miles (+1,896)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,137 miles
    Test number
    507639061924
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber dust covers adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass122,241 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,241 miles
    Test number
    321849870284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail122,233 miles (+1,533)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,233 miles
    Test number
    589059260516
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside+offside (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  18. Pass120,700 miles (+6)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,700 miles
    Test number
    175648634275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
    • NoteCorrosion exhaust system

  19. Fail120,694 miles (+5,947)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,694 miles
    Test number
    157044434268
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear shock covers insecure

  20. Pass114,747 miles (+8,096)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    557953893075
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear shock covers insecure

  21. Pass106,651 miles (+13,694)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,651 miles
    Test number
    198956682431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,957 miles (+12,274)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,957 miles
    Test number
    469405541080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    583765340191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,683 miles (+18,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    470615340183
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass62,631 miles (+17,561)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,631 miles
    Test number
    590369249102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    484080558118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 DHU

Does S5 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 DHU expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 DHU?
The MOT on S5 DHU expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 DHU done?
S5 DHU was recorded at 143,222 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 5,835 miles a year.
Has S5 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DHU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 DHU 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 S5 DHU find?
S5 DHU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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