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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

S70 VAPMOT history

S70 VAP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S70 VAP black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,418 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 VAP was last recorded at 83,418 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 7,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,739 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,679 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,418 miles
  • 2025 – 75,739 miles
  • 2024 – 75,244 miles
  • 2022 – 72,983 miles
  • 2021 – 66,852 miles
  • 2020 – 63,923 miles
  • 2019 – 60,191 miles
  • 2018 – 56,834 miles
  • 2017 – 53,450 miles
  • 2016 – 49,788 miles
  • 2015 – 41,652 miles
  • 2012 – 41,644 miles
  • 2011 – 38,680 miles
  • 2010 – 36,717 miles
  • 2009 – 25,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORROSION

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,418 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,418 miles
    Test number
    951240589418
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORROSION
  2. Fail83,416 miles (+7,677)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,416 miles
    Test number
    974823309735
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass75,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,739 miles
    Test number
    720821738626
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail75,739 miles (+495)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,739 miles
    Test number
    763971399297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass75,244 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    114157092488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,983 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    187368454543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,852 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,852 miles
    Test number
    276360063584
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushs worn
  8. Pass63,923 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    245514918247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,191 miles (+3,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    903119685712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass56,834 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    239324810543
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushs worn
  11. Pass53,450 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,450 miles
    Test number
    356151920558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,788 miles (+8,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    944291144590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass41,652 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    468676255049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,644 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    535806552317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,642 miles (+2,962)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    736915852367
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass38,680 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,680 miles
    Test number
    325837201229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteInner edges of front discs slightly pitted
  17. Fail38,680 miles (+1,963)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,680 miles
    Test number
    179376401237
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteInner edges of front discs slightly pitted
  18. Pass36,717 miles (+11,149)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    283386940447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    400414159062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S70 VAP

Does S70 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 VAP is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 VAP?
The MOT on S70 VAP is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 VAP done?
S70 VAP was recorded at 83,418 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has S70 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 VAP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S70 VAP 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 VAP find?
S70 VAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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