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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass135,876 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass81,890 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    166757039965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,443 miles (+13,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,443 miles
    Test number
    510471376482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass49,826 miles (+18,293)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,826 miles
    Test number
    702789977370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,533 miles (+10,432)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    285884211368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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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