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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

V14 SEWMOT history

V14 SEW is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

V14 SEW red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,131 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 SEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 SEW was last recorded at 142,131 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 15,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2016: 61,876 miles, lower than 70,145 miles on 10 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,908 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,223 miles
Average per year
8,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,131 miles
  • 2025 – 126,908 miles
  • 2024 – 116,189 miles
  • 2022 – 112,467 miles
  • 2021 – 102,702 miles
  • 2019 – 93,067 miles
  • 2018 – 81,431 miles
  • 2017 – 71,900 miles
  • 2016 – 61,876 miles
  • 2015 – 70,145 miles
  • 2014 – 40,930 miles
  • 2013 – 33,424 miles
  • 2012 – 22,780 miles
  • 2011 – 19,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,131 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Central Front Exhaust flexi braking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox wet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,131 miles
    Test number
    754064372383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,131 miles (+15,223)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,131 miles
    Test number
    936132728951
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,908 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,908 miles
    Test number
    512734543611
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi braking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,908 miles (+10,719)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,908 miles
    Test number
    117554374001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust flexi braking
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,189 miles
    Test number
    672170757516
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail116,189 miles (+3,722)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,189 miles
    Test number
    463686439412
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,467 miles (+9,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,467 miles
    Test number
    388480562318
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass102,702 miles (+9,635)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,702 miles
    Test number
    594533215232
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass93,067 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    567413048684
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryStarter motor bolt missing.

  10. Fail93,067 miles (+11,636)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    559181693528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryStarter motor bolt missing.

  11. Pass81,431 miles (+9,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,431 miles
    Test number
    814289302609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass71,900 miles (+10,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    894925976649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight roughness felt through rotation of the wheel.

  13. Pass61,876 miles (-8,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    968454834957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    645601395199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,667 miles (+9,737)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,667 miles
    Test number
    778791295195
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass40,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    238579404299
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  17. Fail40,930 miles (+7,506)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    298389104224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  18. Pass33,424 miles (+10,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    809351793140
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  19. Pass22,780 miles (+3,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    536928092129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass19,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,530 miles
    Test number
    508257601222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V14 SEW

Does V14 SEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 SEW is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V14 SEW?
The MOT on V14 SEW is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V14 SEW done?
V14 SEW was recorded at 142,131 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 8,327 miles a year.
Has V14 SEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 SEW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V14 SEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V14 SEW find?
V14 SEW passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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