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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

400 DANMOT history

400 DAN is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 49,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

400 DAN red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,772 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
400 DAN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

400 DAN was last recorded at 49,772 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,109 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
663 miles
Average per year
1,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,772 miles
  • 2025 – 49,109 miles
  • 2024 – 48,416 miles
  • 2023 – 47,771 miles
  • 2022 – 47,013 miles
  • 2021 – 46,123 miles
  • 2020 – 45,163 miles
  • 2019 – 44,104 miles
  • 2018 – 42,849 miles
  • 2017 – 41,533 miles
  • 2016 – 40,260 miles
  • 2015 – 38,950 miles
  • 2014 – 37,100 miles
  • 2013 – 34,521 miles
  • 2012 – 31,303 miles
  • 2011 – 27,537 miles
  • 2010 – 24,243 miles
  • 2009 – 20,376 miles
  • 2008 – 16,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,772 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension parts heavily corroded

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,772 miles (+663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    572483984370
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts heavily corroded
  2. Pass49,109 miles (+693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    622826000633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension parts heavily corroded
  3. Pass48,416 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,416 miles
    Test number
    207460078929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,403 miles (+632)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    453310327558
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass47,771 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    758243731198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,757 miles (+744)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,757 miles
    Test number
    699336917580
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass47,013 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,013 miles
    Test number
    474204204142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,008 miles (+885)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,008 miles
    Test number
    175650379380
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass46,123 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    820166202317
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail46,105 miles (+942)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,105 miles
    Test number
    469561070062
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass45,163 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,163 miles
    Test number
    557805619637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,161 miles (+1,057)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    892374906046
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass44,104 miles (+1,255)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,104 miles
    Test number
    789011707019
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass42,849 miles (+1,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,849 miles
    Test number
    171038505071
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty and weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass41,533 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    284614021280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    496829079705
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail40,260 miles (+1,310)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    474573687915
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass38,950 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,950 miles
    Test number
    531733704977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,100 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    127117364288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,521 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,521 miles
    Test number
    708407563273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,303 miles (+3,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,303 miles
    Test number
    708919562256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass27,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    107675661207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,537 miles (+3,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    459915961241
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  24. Fail24,243 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,243 miles
    Test number
    173095160244
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  25. Pass24,243 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,243 miles
    Test number
    912925960265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,376 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,376 miles
    Test number
    381805769498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,452 miles
    Test number
    750213568241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,452 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,452 miles
    Test number
    280103468206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 400 DAN

What vehicle is registration 400 DAN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 400 DAN on a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2005. 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 400 DAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 400 DAN is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 400 DAN?
The MOT on 400 DAN is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 400 DAN done?
400 DAN was recorded at 49,772 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,850 miles a year.
Has 400 DAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 400 DAN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 400 DAN 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 400 DAN find?
400 DAN passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: all suspension parts heavily corroded.

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