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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc

S8 FRVMOT history

S8 FRV is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 109,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S8 FRV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,290 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 FRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 FRV was last recorded at 109,290 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,288 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,290 miles
  • 2025 – 96,570 miles
  • 2024 – 85,041 miles
  • 2023 – 66,868 miles
  • 2022 – 53,984 miles
  • 2021 – 42,830 miles
  • 2020 – 31,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,290 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,290 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,290 miles
    Test number
    416736246285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail109,288 miles (+12,718)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    687038075071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,570 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    810512565564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail96,562 miles (+11,521)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,562 miles
    Test number
    571539949448
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass85,041 miles (+18,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,041 miles
    Test number
    574301905813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass66,868 miles (+12,884)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    151529210101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,984 miles (+11,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,984 miles
    Test number
    749972542575
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,830 miles (+11,369)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    730414888270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,461 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,461 miles
    Test number
    961179830736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    878044247626
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about S8 FRV

Does S8 FRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 FRV is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 FRV?
The MOT on S8 FRV is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 FRV done?
S8 FRV was recorded at 109,290 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 12,504 miles a year.
Has S8 FRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 FRV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 FRV 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 FRV find?
S8 FRV passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush.

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