
Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc
SF61 MHXMOT history
SF61 MHX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 135,876 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SF61 MHX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SF61 MHX was last recorded at 135,876 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 10,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,885 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,991 miles
- Average per year
- 10,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,876 miles
- 2025 – 124,885 miles
- 2024 – 115,240 miles
- 2023 – 104,015 miles
- 2022 – 92,873 miles
- 2021 – 81,890 miles
- 2019 – 77,443 miles
- 2018 – 63,967 miles
- 2017 – 49,826 miles
- 2016 – 31,533 miles
- 2015 – 21,101 miles
- 2014 – 14,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,876 miles (+10,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 135,876 miles
- Test number
- 939665935599
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass124,885 miles (+9,645)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 124,885 miles
- Test number
- 694918020926
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,240 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 115,240 miles
- Test number
- 281287788889
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
Fail115,225 miles (+11,210)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,225 miles
- Test number
- 432764813860
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
Pass104,015 miles (+195)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 104,015 miles
- Test number
- 596557290356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,820 miles (+10,947)2 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,820 miles
- Test number
- 696300985879
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe & suspension arms corroded
Pass92,873 miles (+74)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 92,873 miles
- Test number
- 276180358961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail92,799 miles (+10,909)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,799 miles
- Test number
- 577648773714
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,890 miles (+4,447)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 81,890 miles
- Test number
- 166757039965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,443 miles (+13,476)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,443 miles
- Test number
- 510471376482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,967 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,967 miles
- Test number
- 431058598733
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail63,967 miles (+14,141)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,967 miles
- Test number
- 460922628502
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass49,826 miles (+18,293)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 49,826 miles
- Test number
- 702789977370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,533 miles (+10,432)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 31,533 miles
- Test number
- 285884211368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,101 miles (+6,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 21,101 miles
- Test number
- 234393981068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 14,144 miles
- Test number
- 216714744208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SF61 MHX
- Does SF61 MHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SF61 MHX is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SF61 MHX?
- The MOT on SF61 MHX is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SF61 MHX done?
- SF61 MHX was recorded at 135,876 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 10,158 miles a year.
- Has SF61 MHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SF61 MHX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on SF61 MHX 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 SF61 MHX find?
- SF61 MHX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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