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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

S5 XLNMOT history

S5 XLN is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

S5 XLN red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,028 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XLN was last recorded at 71,028 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,825 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,203 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,028 miles
  • 2025 – 66,825 miles
  • 2024 – 62,173 miles
  • 2023 – 57,155 miles
  • 2022 – 51,535 miles
  • 2021 – 43,528 miles
  • 2020 – 42,707 miles
  • 2019 – 40,961 miles
  • 2018 – 39,057 miles
  • 2017 – 36,536 miles
  • 2016 – 33,292 miles
  • 2015 – 31,515 miles
  • 2014 – 27,310 miles
  • 2013 – 24,292 miles
  • 2012 – 19,285 miles
  • 2011 – 13,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,028 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    791866127577
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail71,028 miles (+4,203)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    593997570662
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass66,825 miles (+4,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    468568522950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass62,173 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,173 miles
    Test number
    160601037600
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  5. Fail62,173 miles (+5,018)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,173 miles
    Test number
    108367905906
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  6. Pass57,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    565159964464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail57,155 miles (+5,620)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    770328815061
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass51,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    143750393276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail51,535 miles (+8,007)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    117895860760
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,528 miles (+821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,528 miles
    Test number
    412119957522
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass42,707 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    425138124703
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass40,961 miles (+1,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    40,961 miles
    Test number
    858504875253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass39,057 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,057 miles
    Test number
    329625997136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,536 miles (+3,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,536 miles
    Test number
    626155053016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass33,292 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    684086045108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,515 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,515 miles
    Test number
    819000365167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,310 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,310 miles
    Test number
    296848864467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,292 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,292 miles
    Test number
    469297073117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,285 miles (+5,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,285 miles
    Test number
    295965862448
    • NoteTraction control lamp on at dash
  20. Pass13,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,306 miles
    Test number
    207267861490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 XLN

Does S5 XLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XLN is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 XLN?
The MOT on S5 XLN is valid until 28 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 XLN done?
S5 XLN was recorded at 71,028 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has S5 XLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XLN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 XLN 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 XLN find?
S5 XLN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both, and 1 more.

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