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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S76 SHJMOT history

S76 SHJ is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
88,708 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S76 SHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S76 SHJ was last recorded at 88,708 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,002 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
706 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,708 miles
  • 2023 – 88,002 miles
  • 2022 – 82,855 miles
  • 2021 – 77,177 miles
  • 2020 – 74,757 miles
  • 2019 – 73,051 miles
  • 2018 – 70,362 miles
  • 2017 – 67,016 miles
  • 2016 – 64,843 miles
  • 2015 – 60,820 miles
  • 2014 – 58,279 miles
  • 2013 – 54,918 miles
  • 2012 – 47,793 miles
  • 2011 – 39,373 miles
  • 2010 – 38,581 miles
  • 2009 – 36,824 miles
  • 2008 – 35,119 miles
  • 2007 – 32,312 miles
  • 2006 – 29,133 miles
  • 2005 – 26,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,708 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front fog lamp: lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm compliance bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,708 miles (+706)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    197049965141
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass88,002 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    625714923649
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp: lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail88,002 miles (+5,147)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    924521637065
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp: lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass82,855 miles (+5,678)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,855 miles
    Test number
    733104047791
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (one of two) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded /rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,177 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,177 miles
    Test number
    117702328793
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass74,757 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    733170854956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail74,755 miles (+1,704)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    507005691328
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight low effort (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass73,051 miles (+2,689)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    455224257329
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ON MOT LIMITS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ON MOT LIMITS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass70,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    203035514803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail70,362 miles (+3,346)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    221588597674
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,016 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,016 miles
    Test number
    440250897252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,843 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    255439949914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,820 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,820 miles
    Test number
    646181503130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,279 miles (+3,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,279 miles
    Test number
    108768124201
    • 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)

  15. Pass54,918 miles (+7,125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    339913343253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,793 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,793 miles
    Test number
    956189312291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,373 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    925756711272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,581 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,581 miles
    Test number
    511682720248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing across the windscreen
    • NoteSteering rack is damp

  19. Fail38,581 miles (+1,757)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,581 miles
    Test number
    811092720282
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing across the windscreen
    • NoteSteering rack is damp

  20. Pass36,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    513012239273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail36,824 miles (+1,705)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    534652939273
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass35,119 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,119 miles
    Test number
    312091548290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,312 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    821457227233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    564199226239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,133 miles (+2,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,133 miles
    Test number
    790019026246
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass26,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,849 miles
    Test number
    670939025238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S76 SHJ

Does S76 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S76 SHJ expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S76 SHJ?
The MOT on S76 SHJ expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S76 SHJ done?
S76 SHJ was recorded at 88,708 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has S76 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S76 SHJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S76 SHJ 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 S76 SHJ find?
S76 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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