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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

F5 BALMOT history

F5 BAL is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

F5 BAL red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,891 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 BAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 BAL was last recorded at 74,891 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,784 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,107 miles
Average per year
2,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,891 miles
  • 2025 – 73,784 miles
  • 2024 – 72,825 miles
  • 2023 – 71,725 miles
  • 2022 – 70,246 miles
  • 2021 – 68,180 miles
  • 2020 – 66,050 miles
  • 2019 – 64,221 miles
  • 2018 – 62,003 miles
  • 2017 – 59,173 miles
  • 2016 – 56,245 miles
  • 2015 – 53,315 miles
  • 2014 – 50,137 miles
  • 2013 – 47,726 miles
  • 2012 – 43,706 miles
  • 2011 – 40,645 miles
  • 2010 – 36,877 miles
  • 2009 – 33,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,891 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,891 miles (+1,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,891 miles
    Test number
    255135702152
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass73,784 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    868267921856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,825 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    759703917824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,725 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,725 miles
    Test number
    819611083542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,246 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    664815740090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,180 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    320816391788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,050 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    149068018850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,221 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,221 miles
    Test number
    969787905950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,003 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    328824965014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,173 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,173 miles
    Test number
    637739292727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,245 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    723028863841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,315 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,315 miles
    Test number
    888567085052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,137 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,137 miles
    Test number
    566865694001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,726 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    297932303174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,706 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    206105902120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,645 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,645 miles
    Test number
    826819291079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,877 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,877 miles
    Test number
    163730900177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCovers fitted to vehicle.
    • NoteFront,rear brake discs lipped,rear pads wearing thin.
  18. Pass36,877 miles (+3,396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,877 miles
    Test number
    483710000133
    • NoteCovers fitted to vehicle.
    • NoteFront,rear brake discs lipped,rear pads wearing thin.
  19. Pass33,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,481 miles
    Test number
    291406209164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,481 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,481 miles
    Test number
    410476809179
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about F5 BAL

Does F5 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 BAL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 BAL?
The MOT on F5 BAL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 BAL done?
F5 BAL was recorded at 74,891 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,438 miles a year.
Has F5 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 BAL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on F5 BAL 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 F5 BAL find?
F5 BAL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside.

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