Ford Focus
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc
S796 DNVMOT history
S796 DNV is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 95,338 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S796 DNV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,989 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S796 DNV was last recorded at 95,338 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 18,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 76,648 miles · 4 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 18,690 miles
- Average per year
- 3,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 95,338 miles
- 2023 – 76,648 miles
- 2022 – 72,758 miles
- 2021 – 71,119 miles
- 2020 – 69,230 miles
- 2019 – 66,712 miles
- 2018 – 64,988 miles
- 2017 – 62,689 miles
- 2016 – 58,624 miles
- 2015 – 55,927 miles
- 2014 – 52,754 miles
- 2013 – 49,260 miles
- 2012 – 46,212 miles
- 2011 – 42,912 miles
- 2007 – 40,706 miles
- 2006 – 33,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,338 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,338 miles (+18,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 95,338 miles
- Test number
- 921329519227
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,648 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 76,648 miles
- Test number
- 780666478165
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,648 miles (+3,890)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,648 miles
- Test number
- 918293576143
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,758 miles (+11)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 72,758 miles
- Test number
- 511644681600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,747 miles (+1,628)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,747 miles
- Test number
- 269836075675
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,119 miles (+1,889)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 71,119 miles
- Test number
- 600200538882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,230 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 69,230 miles
- Test number
- 475183952484
- AdvisoryFront offside fog lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass66,712 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 66,712 miles
- Test number
- 208253482594
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail66,712 miles (+1,724)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,712 miles
- Test number
- 342965258549
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass64,988 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 64,988 miles
- Test number
- 895761779850
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail64,988 miles (+2,299)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,988 miles
- Test number
- 150595297991
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass62,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 62,689 miles
- Test number
- 484646420266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,689 miles (+4,065)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,689 miles
- Test number
- 813799054880
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass58,624 miles (+2,697)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 58,624 miles
- Test number
- 357664644960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,927 miles (+3,173)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 55,927 miles
- Test number
- 345933891111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,754 miles (+3,494)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 52,754 miles
- Test number
- 407444734247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,260 miles (+3,048)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 49,260 miles
- Test number
- 305357023406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,212 miles (+3,300)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 46,212 miles
- Test number
- 627634242257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,912 miles (+2,206)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 42,912 miles
- Test number
- 916600131221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteTyres perished
Pass40,706 miles (+6,795)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 40,706 miles
- Test number
- 542903957233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake fluid is getting low.
- NoteCentre exhaust rubber cracking.
- NoteFront and rear pads wearing.
- NotePower steering fluid getting low.
Pass33,911 miles8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 33,911 miles
- Test number
- 891665846252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake fluid level is getting low.
- NoteCentre exhaust rubber cracking.
- NotePower steering fluid level is getting low.
Questions about S796 DNV
- Does S796 DNV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S796 DNV expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S796 DNV?
- The MOT on S796 DNV expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S796 DNV done?
- S796 DNV was recorded at 95,338 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
- Has S796 DNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S796 DNV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on S796 DNV 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 S796 DNV find?
- S796 DNV passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.
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