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Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,997 cc

S70 AECMOT history

S70 AEC is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Aug 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 143,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S70 AEC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,814 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 AEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
11 Aug 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 AEC was last recorded at 143,814 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 16,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,997 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,817 miles
Average per year
18,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,814 miles
  • 2024 – 126,997 miles
  • 2023 – 100,586 miles
  • 2022 – 50,787 miles
  • 2021 – 49,961 miles
  • 2020 – 44,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  • AdvisorySteering slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel flap ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,814 miles (+16,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,814 miles
    Test number
    359089124588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering slight play

  2. Pass126,997 miles (+26,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,997 miles
    Test number
    616552948084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread inner slightly distorted 235/40R18
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering slight play

  3. Pass100,586 miles (+27,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,586 miles
    Test number
    775839091661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering slight play

  4. Pass72,829 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,829 miles
    Test number
    786660198131
    • AdvisoryFuel flap ?

  5. Fail72,798 miles (+22,011)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    448323184557
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear roadwheel has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel flap ?

  6. Pass50,787 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    697066349446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,961 miles (+5,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,961 miles
    Test number
    999714446827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under shield limiting view on some components .

  8. Pass44,445 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,445 miles
    Test number
    513396982095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFaint noise noted from both rear wheels when spun

  9. Fail44,442 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,442 miles
    Test number
    173968111458
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre has two nails in it and slight out of shape on inner part of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFaint noise from both rear wheels when spun?

Questions about S70 AEC

Does S70 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 AEC is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 AEC?
The MOT on S70 AEC is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 AEC done?
S70 AEC was recorded at 143,814 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 18,139 miles a year.
Has S70 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 AEC has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S70 AEC 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 S70 AEC find?
S70 AEC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; engine oil leak; steering slight play.

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