
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
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.
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass41,987 miles (+6,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 41,987 miles
- Test number
- 766020463824
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
Pass35,346 miles (+8,076)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 35,346 miles
- Test number
- 508379744261
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished.
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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