Ford logo

Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

S818 MFCMOT history

S818 MFC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
93,525 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,551 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S818 MFC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S818 MFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S818 MFC was last recorded at 93,525 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,519 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,525 miles
  • 2021 – 92,500 miles
  • 2020 – 91,108 miles
  • 2019 – 89,319 miles
  • 2018 – 87,607 miles
  • 2017 – 86,305 miles
  • 2016 – 84,225 miles
  • 2015 – 82,411 miles
  • 2014 – 80,941 miles
  • 2013 – 79,178 miles
  • 2012 – 76,720 miles
  • 2011 – 74,682 miles
  • 2010 – 73,304 miles
  • 2009 – 72,577 miles
  • 2008 – 71,360 miles
  • 2007 – 70,298 miles
  • 2006 – 68,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,525 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,525 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    610918777974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,519 miles (+1,019)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    282762385854
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear sill has corrosion which is effecting body structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass92,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    897641141559
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,499 miles (+1,391)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,499 miles
    Test number
    731841514211
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,108 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,108 miles
    Test number
    668825102419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail91,106 miles (+1,787)1 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    753320578141
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,319 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    586607017134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,607 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,607 miles
    Test number
    308128299651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,598 miles (+1,293)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    239822376642
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,305 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    499184831805
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear under vehicle surface rust

  11. Fail86,304 miles (+2,079)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    183604021328
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear under vehicle surface rust

  12. Pass84,225 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    805914941014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    615383963925
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  14. Fail82,411 miles (+1,470)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    294024650572
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass80,941 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,941 miles
    Test number
    359678954464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    138625843244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

  17. Fail79,178 miles (+2,458)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    437535843253
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

  18. Pass76,720 miles (+45)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,720 miles
    Test number
    385064852270
    • DangerousFuel pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn.
    • NoteFront wipers worn.
    • NoteN/s/r wheel rim slight buckle.

  19. Fail76,675 miles (+1,993)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    577111652249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Fail74,682 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    588065141262
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass74,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    599865741222
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail74,676 miles (+1,372)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    326555341251
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass73,304 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    993989050253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    341383159252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,577 miles (+1,217)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    100932159293
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass71,360 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,360 miles
    Test number
    900030558233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,298 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    340262877218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,799 miles
    Test number
    954421976269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S818 MFC

Does S818 MFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S818 MFC expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S818 MFC?
The MOT on S818 MFC expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S818 MFC done?
S818 MFC was recorded at 93,525 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 1,551 miles a year.
Has S818 MFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S818 MFC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S818 MFC 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 S818 MFC find?
S818 MFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all S818 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.