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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

S8 EPEMOT history

S8 EPE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S8 EPE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,141 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 EPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 EPE was last recorded at 83,141 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,560 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,581 miles
Average per year
4,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,141 miles
  • 2024 – 81,560 miles
  • 2023 – 78,553 miles
  • 2022 – 73,358 miles
  • 2021 – 68,071 miles
  • 2020 – 62,934 miles
  • 2019 – 59,358 miles
  • 2018 – 55,229 miles
  • 2017 – 50,590 miles
  • 2016 – 47,785 miles
  • 2015 – 41,987 miles
  • 2014 – 35,346 miles
  • 2013 – 27,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,141 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose.
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded.

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.

  • Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,141 miles (+1,581)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,141 miles
    Test number
    997729372368
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose.
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded.
  2. Pass81,560 miles (+59)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    578713242470
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear coil spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail81,501 miles (+2,948)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    323257007117
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake cable snapped during test (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake cable snapped during test (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear coil spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield corroded and loose
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear handbrake cables corroded and frayed
  4. Pass78,553 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    125233929491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear handbrake cables starting to fray
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower tie bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded and loose
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  5. Fail78,552 miles (+5,194)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    434058581273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear handbrake cables starting to fray
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower tie bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded and loose
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  6. Pass73,358 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    133340661230
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower tie bars ( dog bone shape ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail73,334 miles (+5,263)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,334 miles
    Test number
    566727099690
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened plastic center cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower tie bars ( dog bone shape ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass68,071 miles (+5,137)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    495674116447
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear coil spring arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower tie bars corroded ( dog bone shaped ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded and loose
  9. Pass62,934 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,934 miles
    Test number
    462340623983
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail62,892 miles (+3,534)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,892 miles
    Test number
    459782652246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush/bolt has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass59,358 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    496587542550
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from screen. Old tax disc holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail59,338 miles (+4,109)1 dangerous9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    473257758910
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack leaking from input seal, dripping from bulkhead to subframe (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from screen. Old tax disc holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield loose and corroded
  13. Pass55,229 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    268240095934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail55,227 miles (+4,637)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    192671746483
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm over ¾ of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass50,590 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    507282845339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips in screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips in screen (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail50,588 miles (+2,803)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    718332783183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing 1 wheel nut missing from all road wheels (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips in screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips in screen (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass47,785 miles (+5,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    656428743977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass41,987 miles (+6,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,987 miles
    Test number
    766020463824
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
  19. Pass35,346 miles (+8,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,346 miles
    Test number
    508379744261
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished.
  20. Pass27,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    328200743294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 EPE

Does S8 EPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 EPE is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 EPE?
The MOT on S8 EPE is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 EPE done?
S8 EPE was recorded at 83,141 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
Has S8 EPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 EPE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 EPE 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 S8 EPE find?
S8 EPE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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