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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S65 RUJMOT history

S65 RUJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2024
Mileage
62,867 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 RUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 RUJ was last recorded at 62,867 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,865 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 62,867 miles
  • 2022 – 60,713 miles
  • 2021 – 57,516 miles
  • 2020 – 54,522 miles
  • 2019 – 51,012 miles
  • 2018 – 48,180 miles
  • 2017 – 44,742 miles
  • 2016 – 41,292 miles
  • 2015 – 36,673 miles
  • 2014 – 31,849 miles
  • 2013 – 28,015 miles
  • 2012 – 26,241 miles
  • 2011 – 25,261 miles
  • 2010 – 24,103 miles
  • 2009 – 22,509 miles
  • 2008 – 21,057 miles
  • 2007 – 19,677 miles
  • 2006 – 18,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,867 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,867 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    278027700669
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail62,865 miles (+2,152)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,865 miles
    Test number
    290432382852
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective weathered (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySerious engine rattle in timing belt/waterpump area.

  3. Pass60,713 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    568043476144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,516 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    235142525902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    335678904175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,522 miles (+3,510)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    126015845172
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass51,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    941885265219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail51,012 miles (+2,832)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    722527533226
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,180 miles
    Test number
    254750896440
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail48,178 miles (+3,436)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    951835956832
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass44,742 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    828582758971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail44,737 miles (+3,445)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    936907363949
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass41,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    515757968104
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail41,292 miles (+4,619)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    941613285962
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15v (tyre is eleven years old) (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass36,673 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,673 miles
    Test number
    672813889916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,849 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,849 miles
    Test number
    285590284272
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass31,849 miles (+3,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,849 miles
    Test number
    358050684287
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass28,015 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    765814393200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,944 miles (+1,703)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,944 miles
    Test number
    699230393280
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass26,241 miles (+980)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,241 miles
    Test number
    398612892406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, walls & tread cracking
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRoad springs & suspension parts corroded

  21. Pass25,261 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    316604991450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,103 miles (+1,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    514634990272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass22,509 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    382935199230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,057 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    730427298257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,677 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,677 miles
    Test number
    983987297264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,272 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,272 miles
    Test number
    900118096295
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass18,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,272 miles
    Test number
    960188396237
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S65 RUJ

Does S65 RUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 RUJ expired on 28 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 RUJ?
The MOT on S65 RUJ expired on 28 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 RUJ done?
S65 RUJ was recorded at 62,867 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 2,627 miles a year.
Has S65 RUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 RUJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S65 RUJ 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 S65 RUJ find?
S65 RUJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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