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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

S5 HFWMOT history

S5 HFW is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

S5 HFW grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
171,889 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HFW was last recorded at 171,889 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,889 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,889 miles
  • 2025 – 164,183 miles
  • 2024 – 153,119 miles
  • 2023 – 141,493 miles
  • 2022 – 133,652 miles
  • 2021 – 127,917 miles
  • 2020 – 120,771 miles
  • 2019 – 111,347 miles
  • 2018 – 102,747 miles
  • 2017 – 96,076 miles
  • 2016 – 91,053 miles
  • 2015 – 84,232 miles
  • 2014 – 81,179 miles
  • 2013 – 80,154 miles
  • 2012 – 78,708 miles
  • 2011 – 77,338 miles
  • 2010 – 69,518 miles
  • 2009 – 58,368 miles
  • 2008 – 44,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,889 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    171,889 miles
    Test number
    818444780118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,889 miles (+7,706)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,889 miles
    Test number
    465104345871
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,183 miles (+11,064)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    164,183 miles
    Test number
    241163662904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,119 miles
    Test number
    313609841234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,118 miles (+11,625)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,118 miles
    Test number
    755480765654
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,493 miles
    Test number
    711551797564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,493 miles (+7,841)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,493 miles
    Test number
    829280973013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass133,652 miles (+5,735)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,652 miles
    Test number
    500772110713
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracked in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass127,917 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    682400047627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,771 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,771 miles
    Test number
    273945407764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail120,733 miles (+9,386)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,733 miles
    Test number
    489641459154
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,347 miles (+8,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    111,347 miles
    Test number
    658719969709
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak front of engine not driping
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass102,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    641707862315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail102,747 miles (+6,671)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    835446976563
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass96,076 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,076 miles
    Test number
    331608907571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,995 miles (+4,942)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    489611159277
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

  17. Pass91,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    480637081449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,053 miles (+6,821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    944532456561
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass84,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    567126375022
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

  20. Fail84,232 miles (+3,053)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    528486375020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

  21. Pass81,179 miles (+1,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,179 miles
    Test number
    647123874053
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass80,154 miles (+1,446)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,154 miles
    Test number
    335399873044
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

  23. Pass78,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    489639772061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,708 miles (+1,370)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    556326172041
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  25. Pass77,338 miles (+7,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    329185881029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass69,518 miles (+11,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    150362960062
    • NoteNsr tyre cracking

  27. Pass58,368 miles (+13,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,368 miles
    Test number
    472849959047
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass44,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,643 miles
    Test number
    660537258066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 HFW

Does S5 HFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HFW is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 HFW?
The MOT on S5 HFW is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 HFW done?
S5 HFW was recorded at 171,889 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 6,945 miles a year.
Has S5 HFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HFW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 HFW 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 HFW find?
S5 HFW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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