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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S749 KNWMOT history

S749 KNW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 200,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
200,261 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 KNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 KNW was last recorded at 200,261 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,223 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,261 miles
  • 2024 – 198,629 miles
  • 2023 – 197,459 miles
  • 2021 – 195,734 miles
  • 2020 – 191,494 miles
  • 2019 – 189,626 miles
  • 2018 – 187,536 miles
  • 2017 – 186,237 miles
  • 2016 – 184,837 miles
  • 2015 – 183,295 miles
  • 2014 – 180,570 miles
  • 2013 – 174,446 miles
  • 2012 – 169,624 miles
  • 2011 – 166,966 miles
  • 2010 – 162,997 miles
  • 2009 – 160,762 miles
  • 2008 – 155,791 miles
  • 2007 – 143,510 miles
  • 2006 – 131,760 miles
  • 2005 – 123,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,261 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,261 miles
    Test number
    426177364183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp not working

  2. Fail200,223 miles (+1,594)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,223 miles
    Test number
    331408878831
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp not working

  3. Pass198,629 miles (+1,170)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    198,629 miles
    Test number
    878155047254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass197,459 miles (+1,725)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    197,459 miles
    Test number
    710879388416
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass195,734 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    195,734 miles
    Test number
    100686205206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail195,734 miles (+4,240)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,734 miles
    Test number
    601255874840
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass191,494 miles (+1,868)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    191,494 miles
    Test number
    317534716140
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Also leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass189,626 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,626 miles
    Test number
    161458364091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail189,621 miles (+2,085)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,621 miles
    Test number
    183868809186
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass187,536 miles (+1,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    187,536 miles
    Test number
    903187726481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass186,237 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    186,237 miles
    Test number
    372289999787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail186,227 miles (+1,390)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,227 miles
    Test number
    441898128133
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted and suspect further corrosion underneath

  13. Pass184,837 miles (+1,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    184,837 miles
    Test number
    484612305812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass183,295 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    183,295 miles
    Test number
    552455326463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass180,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    180,570 miles
    Test number
    598255614346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail180,570 miles (+6,124)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,570 miles
    Test number
    827494614324
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass174,446 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    174,446 miles
    Test number
    127006833318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail174,446 miles (+4,822)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,446 miles
    Test number
    377596533376
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass169,624 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    169,624 miles
    Test number
    168526222332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Fail169,624 miles (+2,658)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,624 miles
    Test number
    278556822391
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass166,966 miles (+3,969)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    166,966 miles
    Test number
    367480631385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront power steering pipes corroded

  22. Pass162,997 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    162,997 miles
    Test number
    544449310392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass160,762 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    160,762 miles
    Test number
    643369329328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass155,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    155,791 miles
    Test number
    262038538375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail155,791 miles (+12,281)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,791 miles
    Test number
    240438538359
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass143,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    143,510 miles
    Test number
    472289937450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail143,510 miles (+11,750)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,510 miles
    Test number
    882659837301
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass131,760 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    131,760 miles
    Test number
    170248426316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass123,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    562777745325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail123,311 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    460167545314
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S749 KNW

Does S749 KNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S749 KNW expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S749 KNW?
The MOT on S749 KNW expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S749 KNW done?
S749 KNW was recorded at 200,261 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,872 miles a year.
Has S749 KNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 KNW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S749 KNW 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 S749 KNW find?
S749 KNW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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