
Ford Focus
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
S5 DWOMOT history
S5 DWO is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 173,368 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 173,368 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 DWO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 DWO was last recorded at 173,368 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 5,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 167,873 miles · 11 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,495 miles
- Average per year
- 12,487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,368 miles
- 2024 – 167,873 miles
- 2023 – 167,305 miles
- 2022 – 166,184 miles
- 2021 – 160,734 miles
- 2020 – 146,395 miles
- 2019 – 128,409 miles
- 2018 – 107,566 miles
- 2017 – 81,566 miles
- 2016 – 61,538 miles
- 2015 – 40,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2022–2023
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,368 miles (+5,495)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 173,368 miles
- Test number
- 973297870572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,873 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 167,873 miles
- Test number
- 829102136611
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail167,873 miles (+568)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,873 miles
- Test number
- 788261090568
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass167,305 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 167,305 miles
- Test number
- 414647852391
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail167,301 miles (+1,117)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,301 miles
- Test number
- 867132550621
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat sheild adrift and under tray
Pass166,184 miles (+5,450)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 166,184 miles
- Test number
- 536875128890
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass160,734 miles (+14,339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,734 miles
- Test number
- 819929497646
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,395 miles (+17,986)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 146,395 miles
- Test number
- 794815104753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass128,409 miles (+20,843)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 128,409 miles
- Test number
- 805441895567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,566 miles (+26,000)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 107,566 miles
- Test number
- 954387774400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,566 miles (+20,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 81,566 miles
- Test number
- 980238810810
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,538 miles (+21,226)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 61,538 miles
- Test number
- 956935979448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 40,312 miles
- Test number
- 787254655089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 DWO
- Does S5 DWO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S5 DWO expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S5 DWO?
- The MOT on S5 DWO expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S5 DWO done?
- S5 DWO was recorded at 173,368 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 12,487 miles a year.
- Has S5 DWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 DWO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S5 DWO 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 DWO find?
- S5 DWO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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