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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

S78 RFHMOT history

S78 RFH is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2023
Mileage
125,469 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 RFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S78 RFH was last recorded at 125,469 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 2,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,379 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,090 miles
Average per year
5,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,469 miles
  • 2022 – 123,379 miles
  • 2021 – 120,406 miles
  • 2020 – 118,319 miles
  • 2019 – 114,395 miles
  • 2018 – 112,594 miles
  • 2017 – 109,807 miles
  • 2015 – 106,959 miles
  • 2014 – 92,322 miles
  • 2013 – 79,602 miles
  • 2012 – 67,937 miles
  • 2010 – 56,340 miles
  • 2009 – 44,575 miles
  • 2008 – 37,284 miles
  • 2007 – 30,501 miles
  • 2006 – 23,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,469 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside rear shocker cover not secure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Fuel tank straps has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,469 miles (+2,090)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,469 miles
    Test number
    710373029310
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass123,379 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,379 miles
    Test number
    102950649156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,377 miles (+2,971)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,377 miles
    Test number
    357059031085
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,406 miles (+2,087)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,406 miles
    Test number
    887447012621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass118,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,319 miles
    Test number
    597828957008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush worn

  6. Fail118,316 miles (+3,921)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,316 miles
    Test number
    957935159395
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush worn

  7. Pass114,395 miles (+1,801)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    142225781790
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover not secure

  8. Pass112,594 miles (+2,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,594 miles
    Test number
    914462550895
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes starting to corroed
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover not secure

  9. Pass109,807 miles (+2,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,807 miles
    Test number
    701932129563
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes has corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside mirrior cover has damadge

  10. Pass106,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    810257353406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover not secure

  11. Fail106,957 miles (+5,084)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,957 miles
    Test number
    660406947961
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover not secure

  12. Pass101,873 miles (+9,551)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,873 miles
    Test number
    895566805053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear subframe starting to corroed

  13. Pass92,322 miles (+12,720)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,322 miles
    Test number
    836428804087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipes starting to corrode

  14. Pass79,602 miles (+11,665)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    857552113061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass67,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    508667302058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,937 miles (+11,597)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    727857002028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass56,340 miles (+6,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,340 miles
    Test number
    322984960399
    • NoteFront number plate chipped

  18. Pass49,619 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    133851120457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,575 miles (+168)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    940537829081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DELAMINATED

  20. Fail44,407 miles (+7,123)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    384387819083
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DELAMINATED

  21. Pass37,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,284 miles
    Test number
    360926418045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,284 miles (+6,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,284 miles
    Test number
    214376618015
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass30,501 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,501 miles
    Test number
    930367827036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    111183026065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 RFH

Does S78 RFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 RFH expired on 29 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 RFH?
The MOT on S78 RFH expired on 29 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 RFH done?
S78 RFH was recorded at 125,469 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 5,982 miles a year.
Has S78 RFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 RFH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S78 RFH 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 S78 RFH find?
S78 RFH failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 6 more.

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