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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,999 cc

V26 SCHMOT history

V26 SCH is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 95,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

V26 SCH grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,612 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 SCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 SCH was last recorded at 95,612 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,610 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,612 miles
  • 2025 – 84,826 miles
  • 2024 – 74,809 miles
  • 2023 – 68,118 miles
  • 2022 – 60,791 miles
  • 2021 – 53,462 miles
  • 2020 – 46,196 miles
  • 2019 – 33,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,612 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both - Spring carrier arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,612 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,612 miles
    Test number
    348790114681
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both - Spring carrier arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail95,610 miles (+10,784)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    695817403801
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both - Spring carrier arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass84,826 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    937812037505
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail84,826 miles (+10,017)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    896863952466
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at flange from flexi to mid pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass74,809 miles (+6,691)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,809 miles
    Test number
    801885953829
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass68,118 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    844378952860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail68,117 miles (+7,326)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    500171572158
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass60,791 miles (+7,329)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    328057177284
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose
  9. Pass53,462 miles (+7,266)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    880621941588
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass46,196 miles (+12,797)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    860925335557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,399 miles
    Test number
    915781280269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about V26 SCH

Does V26 SCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 SCH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 SCH?
The MOT on V26 SCH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 SCH done?
V26 SCH was recorded at 95,612 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 9,071 miles a year.
Has V26 SCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 SCH has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 SCH 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 V26 SCH find?
V26 SCH passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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