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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

S8 VPCMOT history

S8 VPC is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 137,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

S8 VPC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,368 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VPC was last recorded at 137,368 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 19,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,475 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19,893 miles
Average per year
15,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,368 miles
  • 2025 – 117,475 miles
  • 2024 – 95,977 miles
  • 2023 – 75,921 miles
  • 2022 – 60,631 miles
  • 2021 – 45,122 miles
  • 2020 – 38,834 miles
  • 2019 – 31,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,368 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,368 miles
    Test number
    586776668210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail137,368 miles (+19,893)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,368 miles
    Test number
    551889736312
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass117,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,475 miles
    Test number
    274980274407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,475 miles (+21,498)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,475 miles
    Test number
    522955395139
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass95,977 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,977 miles
    Test number
    221659710333
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail95,977 miles (+20,056)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,977 miles
    Test number
    682105826361
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass75,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    168672163136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,921 miles (+15,290)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    596837824754
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal on the disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,631 miles (+15,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,631 miles
    Test number
    218527834912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass45,122 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    150799837838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,834 miles (+7,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    919390657580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass31,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    153253688995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,564 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    180156210903
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Questions about S8 VPC

Does S8 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VPC is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 VPC?
The MOT on S8 VPC is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 VPC done?
S8 VPC was recorded at 137,368 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 15,078 miles a year.
Has S8 VPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VPC has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 VPC 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 VPC find?
S8 VPC passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side.

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