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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,989 cc

S96 CAVMOT history

S96 CAV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2024
Mileage
95,576 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 CAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 CAV was last recorded at 95,576 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,576 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,576 miles
  • 2022 – 94,006 miles
  • 2021 – 92,493 miles
  • 2020 – 90,636 miles
  • 2019 – 88,828 miles
  • 2018 – 87,095 miles
  • 2017 – 86,161 miles
  • 2016 – 83,622 miles
  • 2015 – 81,764 miles
  • 2014 – 77,832 miles
  • 2013 – 73,596 miles
  • 2012 – 69,541 miles
  • 2011 – 67,658 miles
  • 2010 – 65,695 miles
  • 2009 – 62,880 miles
  • 2008 – 59,970 miles
  • 2007 – 57,120 miles
  • 2006 – 53,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,576 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front brake showing signs of binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    611442342421
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,576 miles (+1,570)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,576 miles
    Test number
    108604121216
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,006 miles (+1,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,006 miles
    Test number
    648496706293
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass92,493 miles (+1,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    407870103912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,636 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,636 miles
    Test number
    791370895247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,828 miles (+1,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    857430693836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,095 miles (+934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    594590125961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass86,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    708356659407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail86,161 miles (+2,539)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    269266087321
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass83,622 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    460318393922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass81,764 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,764 miles
    Test number
    748817235654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake showing signs of binding

  12. Fail81,754 miles (+3,922)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,754 miles
    Test number
    317990238501
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake showing signs of binding

  13. Pass77,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    179553504355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail77,832 miles (+4,236)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    126232204390
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail73,596 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    169839793230
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass73,596 miles (+4,055)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    338709993494
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass69,541 miles (+1,883)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,541 miles
    Test number
    298040602393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  18. Pass67,658 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    536154101392
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass65,695 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    283315100395
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass62,880 miles (+2,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    464533509441
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    613639818364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,969 miles (+2,849)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    973709918355
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,120 miles
    Test number
    783397907331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail57,120 miles (+3,525)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,120 miles
    Test number
    950096107335
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer edge of tread worn o/s/f tyreinner edge worn n/s/f n/s/r inner edges of tread worn and rear close to limits

  25. Pass53,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    260513206391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,595 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    110210806371
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre ex box starting to corrode
    • NoteMain metal fuel filler pipe corroded

Questions about S96 CAV

Does S96 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S96 CAV expired on 25 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S96 CAV?
The MOT on S96 CAV expired on 25 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S96 CAV done?
S96 CAV was recorded at 95,576 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 2,470 miles a year.
Has S96 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 CAV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S96 CAV 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 S96 CAV find?
S96 CAV passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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