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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,388 cc

S82 FGUMOT history

S82 FGU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,026 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S82 FGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S82 FGU was last recorded at 65,026 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,158 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
1,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,026 miles
  • 2023 – 63,158 miles
  • 2022 – 60,351 miles
  • 2021 – 59,088 miles
  • 2020 – 58,536 miles
  • 2019 – 55,607 miles
  • 2018 – 53,176 miles
  • 2017 – 49,673 miles
  • 2016 – 45,973 miles
  • 2015 – 43,293 miles
  • 2014 – 41,833 miles
  • 2013 – 41,165 miles
  • 2012 – 40,351 miles
  • 2011 – 39,426 miles
  • 2010 – 38,270 miles
  • 2009 – 37,589 miles
  • 2008 – 36,567 miles
  • 2007 – 35,584 miles
  • 2006 – 33,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,026 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded From fuel tank filler
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,026 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    784721189667
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded From fuel tank filler
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Fail65,026 miles (+1,868)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,026 miles
    Test number
    735421324883
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded From fuel tank filler
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  3. Pass63,158 miles (+2,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,158 miles
    Test number
    269033843710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,351 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,351 miles
    Test number
    827726897143
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail60,347 miles (+1,259)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    251746187821
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    289439481796
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail59,088 miles (+552)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    343816150816
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass58,536 miles (+2,929)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    865038955278
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass55,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,607 miles
    Test number
    254077873607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,607 miles (+2,431)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,607 miles
    Test number
    838755821070
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,176 miles
    Test number
    140926842862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,176 miles (+3,503)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,176 miles
    Test number
    990453469678
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass49,673 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    876453132137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,973 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,973 miles
    Test number
    685714832590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,293 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,293 miles
    Test number
    492730363454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,833 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    599567734320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,165 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    486069723359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,351 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,351 miles
    Test number
    336440942375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,426 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    247678811376
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass39,426 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    817598811310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,270 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,270 miles
    Test number
    430662940350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,589 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    403627839408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,567 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,567 miles
    Test number
    452839438499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,584 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    371488137349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,585 miles
    Test number
    283951546320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S82 FGU

Does S82 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S82 FGU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S82 FGU?
The MOT on S82 FGU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S82 FGU done?
S82 FGU was recorded at 65,026 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,656 miles a year.
Has S82 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S82 FGU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S82 FGU 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 S82 FGU find?
S82 FGU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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