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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,521 cc

S71 FRDMOT history

S71 FRD is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S71 FRD black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
113,892 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 FRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 FRD was last recorded at 113,892 miles on 13 May 2026, 7,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,117 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,775 miles
Average per year
6,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,892 miles
  • 2025 – 106,117 miles
  • 2024 – 98,707 miles
  • 2023 – 93,606 miles
  • 2022 – 85,319 miles
  • 2021 – 74,565 miles
  • 2020 – 63,296 miles
  • 2019 – 63,218 miles
  • 2018 – 60,737 miles
  • 2017 – 58,057 miles
  • 2016 – 54,488 miles
  • 2015 – 48,946 miles
  • 2014 – 44,179 miles
  • 2013 – 31,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,892 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated **BORDERLINE** (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,892 miles (+7,775)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,892 miles
    Test number
    402142919194
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated **BORDERLINE** (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,117 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    332057055778
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail106,115 miles (+7,408)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,115 miles
    Test number
    941889643051
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,707 miles
    Test number
    587510232919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,707 miles (+5,101)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,707 miles
    Test number
    920645924393
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm missing (4.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass93,606 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,606 miles
    Test number
    263316977628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,319 miles (+10,754)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,319 miles
    Test number
    437495249139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    519669808444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,565 miles (+11,269)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    376996865803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,296 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    925493643388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    361016085316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail63,218 miles (+2,481)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    239825896934
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass60,737 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,737 miles
    Test number
    302955388003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass58,057 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    151379981815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,488 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,488 miles
    Test number
    363080210890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    646674640717
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail48,946 miles (+4,767)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    105128633221
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,179 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    135855624232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    209293953257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 FRD

Does S71 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 FRD is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S71 FRD?
The MOT on S71 FRD is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 FRD done?
S71 FRD was recorded at 113,892 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
Has S71 FRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 FRD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S71 FRD 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 S71 FRD find?
S71 FRD passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated **borderline**; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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