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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

W5 HCWMOT history

W5 HCW is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

W5 HCW red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,379 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 HCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 HCW was last recorded at 68,379 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,377 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,379 miles
  • 2024 – 67,182 miles
  • 2023 – 66,000 miles
  • 2022 – 63,347 miles
  • 2021 – 61,469 miles
  • 2020 – 59,269 miles
  • 2019 – 57,654 miles
  • 2018 – 54,544 miles
  • 2017 – 51,882 miles
  • 2016 – 47,559 miles
  • 2015 – 44,363 miles
  • 2014 – 36,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,379 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe bent (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,379 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    412902760229
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe bent (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
  2. Fail68,377 miles (+1,195)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,377 miles
    Test number
    375170716162
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe bent (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
  3. Pass67,182 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    347665793859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal pipe at the ferrule end corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail67,179 miles (+1,179)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    704132622827
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking badly outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal pipe at the ferrule end corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass66,000 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    220447202942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,347 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    162996998021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,469 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    855803974858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,269 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    538469709122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,654 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    970373305669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,544 miles (+2,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    966915276812
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass51,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,882 miles
    Test number
    356842900355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,882 miles (+2,843)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,882 miles
    Test number
    437999298624
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass49,039 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    634370804263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,559 miles (+3,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,559 miles
    Test number
    990706092820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass44,363 miles (+8,096)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    846177405183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,267 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,267 miles
    Test number
    948889064156
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 HCW

Does W5 HCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 HCW is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 HCW?
The MOT on W5 HCW is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 HCW done?
W5 HCW was recorded at 68,379 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,789 miles a year.
Has W5 HCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 HCW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 HCW 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 W5 HCW find?
W5 HCW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe bent; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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