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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S725 UAMMOT history

S725 UAM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
115,235 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S725 UAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S725 UAM was last recorded at 115,235 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 6,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,764 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6,471 miles
Average per year
4,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,235 miles
  • 2021 – 108,764 miles
  • 2020 – 100,737 miles
  • 2019 – 94,969 miles
  • 2018 – 93,121 miles
  • 2017 – 90,373 miles
  • 2016 – 87,782 miles
  • 2015 – 83,706 miles
  • 2014 – 79,989 miles
  • 2013 – 76,518 miles
  • 2012 – 72,722 miles
  • 2011 – 69,031 miles
  • 2010 – 65,848 miles
  • 2009 – 61,243 miles
  • 2008 – 56,857 miles
  • 2007 – 51,285 miles
  • 2006 – 44,983 miles
  • 2005 – 40,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,235 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler neck corroded.
  • AdvisoryAdvise subframe corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both front to rear]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,235 miles (+6,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    560116122338
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler neck corroded.
    • AdvisoryAdvise subframe corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,764 miles (+8,027)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,764 miles
    Test number
    895724737200
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass100,737 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,737 miles
    Test number
    461458943916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTank straps corroded

  4. Fail100,727 miles (+5,758)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    767277090780
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Wheel cylinder leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTank straps corroded

  5. Pass94,969 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    449300240628
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,121 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,121 miles
    Test number
    669858719951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,120 miles (+2,747)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,120 miles
    Test number
    878309900507
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [to flexi] (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded [both rear to drum] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,373 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    976051096265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    573221150365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,782 miles (+4,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    443294036764
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass83,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,706 miles
    Test number
    799267983503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  12. Fail83,705 miles (+3,716)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    501947695996
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  13. Pass79,989 miles (+3,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,989 miles
    Test number
    486204654256
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,518 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,518 miles
    Test number
    268723353230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    306846152490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,722 miles (+3,691)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    205966152291
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass69,031 miles (+3,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    817675551212
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass65,848 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    281272050234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,243 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    313733059235
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass61,243 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    360473759415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,857 miles
    Test number
    193915058205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,857 miles (+5,572)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,857 miles
    Test number
    180505058237
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass51,285 miles (+6,302)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    522285657246
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOil level on minimum unable to open oil cap †offside rear tyre cracking

  24. Pass44,983 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,983 miles
    Test number
    372996756495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,678 miles
    Test number
    813174235235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S725 UAM

Does S725 UAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S725 UAM expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S725 UAM?
The MOT on S725 UAM expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S725 UAM done?
S725 UAM was recorded at 115,235 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 4,377 miles a year.
Has S725 UAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S725 UAM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S725 UAM 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 S725 UAM find?
S725 UAM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: advise fuel filler neck corroded.; advise subframe corroded.; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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