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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S738 KTFMOT history

S738 KTF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,759 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 KTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 KTF was last recorded at 84,759 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 13,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,839 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,920 miles
Average per year
3,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,759 miles
  • 2025 – 70,839 miles
  • 2024 – 61,525 miles
  • 2023 – 51,073 miles
  • 2022 – 44,338 miles
  • 2020 – 42,787 miles
  • 2019 – 39,931 miles
  • 2018 – 37,020 miles
  • 2017 – 32,166 miles
  • 2016 – 27,479 miles
  • 2015 – 21,647 miles
  • 2014 – 21,589 miles
  • 2013 – 21,281 miles
  • 2012 – 21,057 miles
  • 2011 – 20,640 miles
  • 2010 – 19,968 miles
  • 2009 – 19,362 miles
  • 2008 – 19,022 miles
  • 2007 – 18,542 miles
  • 2006 – 17,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full system corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust flexible section is in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust rear box outer skin is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,759 miles3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    161143215619
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full system corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,759 miles (+13,920)1 dangerous2 major3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    322430034692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full system corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,839 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    344564285690
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail70,839 miles (+9,314)4 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    664677580308
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Resonator section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass61,525 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    760853356133
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail61,526 miles (+10,453)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    649822808461
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass51,073 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,073 miles
    Test number
    687799507664
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  8. Fail51,073 miles (+6,735)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,073 miles
    Test number
    478806109999
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass44,338 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    539124513102
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded and thus seat belts not checked

  10. Fail44,338 miles (+1,551)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    797556032693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded and thus seat belts not checked

  11. Pass42,787 miles (+2,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    468330578866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass39,931 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,931 miles
    Test number
    674726708889
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail39,919 miles (+2,899)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,919 miles
    Test number
    287498081586
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass37,020 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,020 miles
    Test number
    397541000557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,166 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,166 miles
    Test number
    688131041752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,479 miles
    Test number
    515863467104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,476 miles (+5,829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,476 miles
    Test number
    184830096612
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass21,647 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,647 miles
    Test number
    359758007299
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

  19. Pass21,589 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,589 miles
    Test number
    615734954143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,281 miles (+224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,281 miles
    Test number
    236745153107
    • NotePlastic lower sill covers in place on n/s and o/s on lower outer sills not allowing full inspection of sills

  21. Pass21,057 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    426624772172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,640 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,640 miles
    Test number
    287169551482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,968 miles
    Test number
    350043850183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,968 miles (+606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,968 miles
    Test number
    994112050166
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  25. Pass19,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,362 miles
    Test number
    270378369168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,362 miles (+340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,362 miles
    Test number
    391138269198
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  27. Pass19,022 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,022 miles
    Test number
    532286158110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,542 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,542 miles
    Test number
    870942207199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,729 miles
    Test number
    653013396071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S738 KTF

Does S738 KTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S738 KTF is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S738 KTF?
The MOT on S738 KTF is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S738 KTF done?
S738 KTF was recorded at 84,759 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
Has S738 KTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 KTF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S738 KTF 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 S738 KTF find?
S738 KTF passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 14 more.

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