
Ford Focus
White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc
S88 HLUMOT history
S88 HLU is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 101,825 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 HLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S88 HLU was last recorded at 101,825 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,373 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,452 miles
- Average per year
- 7,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,825 miles
- 2025 – 98,373 miles
- 2024 – 95,284 miles
- 2023 – 91,880 miles
- 2022 – 81,805 miles
- 2021 – 72,328 miles
- 2020 – 62,632 miles
- 2019 – 53,622 miles
- 2018 – 49,982 miles
- 2017 – 43,912 miles
- 2016 – 33,553 miles
- 2015 – 24,825 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,825 miles (+3,452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 101,825 miles
- Test number
- 814261521251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 98,373 miles
- Test number
- 998856490800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,372 miles (+3,088)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,372 miles
- Test number
- 647440895362
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass95,284 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 95,284 miles
- Test number
- 373954639085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,269 miles (+3,389)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,269 miles
- Test number
- 462499106892
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass91,880 miles (+10,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,880 miles
- Test number
- 707615634393
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass81,805 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 81,805 miles
- Test number
- 248853496430
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,805 miles (+9,477)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,805 miles
- Test number
- 818259749601
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,328 miles (+9,696)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 72,328 miles
- Test number
- 951543109054
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle
Pass62,632 miles (+9,010)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,632 miles
- Test number
- 996865388688
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle
Pass53,622 miles (+3,640)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 53,622 miles
- Test number
- 911338612404
- 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))
Pass49,982 miles (+6,070)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 49,982 miles
- Test number
- 165658935666
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass43,912 miles (+10,359)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 43,912 miles
- Test number
- 691765685900
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass33,553 miles (+8,728)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,553 miles
- Test number
- 696168711720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 24,825 miles
- Test number
- 149625505205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S88 HLU
- Does S88 HLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 HLU is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S88 HLU?
- The MOT on S88 HLU is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S88 HLU done?
- S88 HLU was recorded at 101,825 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,142 miles a year.
- Has S88 HLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 HLU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S88 HLU 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 S88 HLU find?
- S88 HLU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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