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Ford Focus

Orange · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

S9 VGLMOT history

S9 VGL is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

S9 VGL orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
134,717 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 VGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 VGL was last recorded at 134,717 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,714 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,717 miles
  • 2023 – 131,412 miles
  • 2022 – 126,989 miles
  • 2021 – 119,851 miles
  • 2020 – 114,810 miles
  • 2019 – 106,272 miles
  • 2018 – 101,170 miles
  • 2017 – 98,020 miles
  • 2016 – 93,235 miles
  • 2015 – 85,364 miles
  • 2014 – 77,573 miles
  • 2013 – 57,346 miles
  • 2011 – 46,465 miles
  • 2010 – 28,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,717 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,717 miles
    Test number
    470861554390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail134,714 miles (+3,302)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,714 miles
    Test number
    395640627682
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass131,412 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,412 miles
    Test number
    286339043206
    • 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))

  4. Fail131,395 miles (+4,406)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,395 miles
    Test number
    391778869800
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass126,989 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,989 miles
    Test number
    327971418303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,973 miles (+7,122)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,973 miles
    Test number
    783862812379
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,851 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,851 miles
    Test number
    387293798716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,810 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,810 miles
    Test number
    859769951465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail114,797 miles (+8,525)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,797 miles
    Test number
    782258262262
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass106,272 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    560959081054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,223 miles (+5,053)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,223 miles
    Test number
    675358034407
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass101,170 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,170 miles
    Test number
    835591099508
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper rubber torn slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights dim/dirty

  13. Fail101,160 miles (+3,140)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,160 miles
    Test number
    261398013818
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper rubber torn slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights dim/dirty

  14. Pass98,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    956540985104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail98,020 miles (+4,785)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,020 miles
    Test number
    804394572525
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass93,235 miles (+1,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    833792808541
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inside edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass91,929 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,929 miles
    Test number
    919349953853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,364 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    116803305056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,573 miles (+20,227)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,573 miles
    Test number
    528735914057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,346 miles
    Test number
    699795003015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,345 miles (+10,880)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,345 miles
    Test number
    505625503043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass46,465 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,465 miles
    Test number
    469468041413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,444 miles (+5,556)2 dangerous2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,444 miles
    Test number
    407367441413
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise tracking checked
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded on inner faces possibly causing front imbalance

  24. Pass40,888 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    708336661127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,874 miles (+12,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    505025861116
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass28,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,532 miles
    Test number
    962855700079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,532 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,532 miles
    Test number
    242385800004
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S9 VGL

Does S9 VGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S9 VGL expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S9 VGL?
The MOT on S9 VGL expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S9 VGL done?
S9 VGL was recorded at 134,717 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 7,127 miles a year.
Has S9 VGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 VGL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S9 VGL 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 S9 VGL find?
S9 VGL passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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