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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

S793 MBTMOT history

S793 MBT is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
88,508 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S793 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S793 MBT was last recorded at 88,508 miles on 8 Aug 2024, 1,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,686 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,822 miles
Average per year
3,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,508 miles
  • 2023 – 86,686 miles
  • 2022 – 84,087 miles
  • 2021 – 80,456 miles
  • 2020 – 78,131 miles
  • 2019 – 74,062 miles
  • 2017 – 69,333 miles
  • 2016 – 66,247 miles
  • 2015 – 64,844 miles
  • 2014 – 63,141 miles
  • 2013 – 59,007 miles
  • 2012 – 57,077 miles
  • 2009 – 53,903 miles
  • 2008 – 34,296 miles
  • 2007 – 26,681 miles
  • 2006 – 22,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,508 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,508 miles (+1,822)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    433581209748
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,686 miles (+2,599)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    457322882270
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass84,087 miles (+3,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    202396265946
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass80,456 miles (+2,325)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    435521197177
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close (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))

  5. Pass78,131 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,131 miles
    Test number
    400513728828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,062 miles (+4,729)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    155641431130
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat Belt Not Checked - Due To Items In Boot
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,333 miles
    Test number
    602949819576
    • 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 rear number plate deteriorated.

  8. Fail69,332 miles (+3,085)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,332 miles
    Test number
    204403078484
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high slightly obscure. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect obscure. lens deterioration. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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 rear number plate deteriorated.

  9. Pass66,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    146691300262
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail66,247 miles (+1,403)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    942753841395
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass64,844 miles (+1,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,844 miles
    Test number
    859351635139
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate close to limit

  12. Pass63,141 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,141 miles
    Test number
    625148614122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,007 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    177164153478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,077 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    408015352060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,903 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    544906319362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,821 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    210068919419
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass49,821 miles (+15,525)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    283048319169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass34,296 miles (+7,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,296 miles
    Test number
    900868888090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass26,681 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,681 miles
    Test number
    983930997054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    333510696048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S793 MBT

Does S793 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S793 MBT expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S793 MBT?
The MOT on S793 MBT expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S793 MBT done?
S793 MBT was recorded at 88,508 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024, an average of 3,580 miles a year.
Has S793 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S793 MBT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on S793 MBT 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 S793 MBT find?
S793 MBT passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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