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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

SV 3494MOT history

SV 3494 is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 164,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

SV 3494 silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
164,164 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SV 3494
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SV 3494 was last recorded at 164,164 miles on 13 May 2026, 9,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,140 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,024 miles
Average per year
10,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,164 miles
  • 2025 – 155,140 miles
  • 2024 – 147,562 miles
  • 2023 – 135,480 miles
  • 2022 – 124,337 miles
  • 2021 – 117,823 miles
  • 2020 – 109,093 miles
  • 2019 – 106,393 miles
  • 2018 – 99,124 miles
  • 2017 – 83,719 miles
  • 2016 – 67,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,164 miles
  • 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,164 miles (+9,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,164 miles
    Test number
    653355872842
    • 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass155,140 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,140 miles
    Test number
    553403949170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail155,009 miles (+7,447)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,009 miles
    Test number
    623407581220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass147,562 miles (+12,082)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,562 miles
    Test number
    817762420184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,480 miles
    Test number
    271133860485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Fail135,450 miles (+11,113)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    650023490720
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture swollen (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass124,337 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,337 miles
    Test number
    454441907345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,823 miles (+8,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,823 miles
    Test number
    106944630447
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low Nearside rear tyre low
  9. Pass109,093 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,093 miles
    Test number
    158860706029
    • 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 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail109,091 miles (+2,698)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,091 miles
    Test number
    535330082410
    • 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 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass106,393 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    106,393 miles
    Test number
    648249920437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,124 miles (+15,405)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    405576847761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,719 miles (+15,972)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    882184215210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    858498678298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SV 3494

What vehicle is registration SV 3494 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SV 3494 on a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SV 3494 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SV 3494 is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on SV 3494?
The MOT on SV 3494 is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SV 3494 done?
SV 3494 was recorded at 164,164 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 10,270 miles a year.
Has SV 3494 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SV 3494 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on SV 3494 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 SV 3494 find?
SV 3494 passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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