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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,600 cc

K40 GVNMOT history

K40 GVN is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

K40 GVN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
167,705 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 GVN was last recorded at 167,705 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,698 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,705 miles
  • 2024 – 166,318 miles
  • 2023 – 163,659 miles
  • 2022 – 159,936 miles
  • 2021 – 155,914 miles
  • 2020 – 150,917 miles
  • 2019 – 142,769 miles
  • 2018 – 132,703 miles
  • 2017 – 123,442 miles
  • 2016 – 115,452 miles
  • 2015 – 104,757 miles
  • 2014 – 92,684 miles
  • 2013 – 79,939 miles
  • 2012 – 65,936 miles
  • 2011 – 58,052 miles
  • 2010 – 46,080 miles
  • 2009 – 38,823 miles
  • 2008 – 26,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,705 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear both inner sills have heavy surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Position lamp incorrect colour both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,705 miles (+7)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,705 miles
    Test number
    505972261618
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both inner sills have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure

  2. Fail167,698 miles (+1,380)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,698 miles
    Test number
    407586348982
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both inner sills have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure

  3. Pass166,318 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    166,318 miles
    Test number
    343320878015
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure

  4. Fail166,318 miles (+2,659)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,318 miles
    Test number
    147698329951
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure

  5. Pass163,659 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,659 miles
    Test number
    742596607431
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section outer skin starting to deteriorate

  6. Fail163,649 miles (+3,713)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,649 miles
    Test number
    842008595423
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section outer skin starting to deteriorate

  7. Pass159,936 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,936 miles
    Test number
    412991382393
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail159,927 miles (+4,013)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,927 miles
    Test number
    713528738871
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,914 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,914 miles
    Test number
    363819907651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail155,914 miles (+4,997)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,914 miles
    Test number
    380187623309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,917 miles (+8,148)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,917 miles
    Test number
    500962257464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass142,769 miles (+10,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    142,769 miles
    Test number
    382944198581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass132,703 miles (+9,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,703 miles
    Test number
    125469250938
    • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum requirement requires attention.

  14. Pass123,442 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,442 miles
    Test number
    229625029166
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail123,302 miles (+7,850)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,302 miles
    Test number
    207595543727
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass115,452 miles (+10,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,452 miles
    Test number
    125777640650
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass104,757 miles (+12,073)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,757 miles
    Test number
    515597775146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass92,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    355136474129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail92,684 miles (+12,745)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    399766074173
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass79,939 miles (+14,003)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    359799873165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,936 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    316485312281
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass65,936 miles (+7,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    357385912205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail58,052 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    398006801371
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  24. Pass58,052 miles (+11,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    717036201355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,080 miles
    Test number
    900294510242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,080 miles (+7,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,080 miles
    Test number
    510854810235
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  27. Pass38,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    603332339200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,823 miles (+12,745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    451362239201
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass26,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    431934928247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 GVN

Does K40 GVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 GVN expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 GVN?
The MOT on K40 GVN expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 GVN done?
K40 GVN was recorded at 167,705 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 8,350 miles a year.
Has K40 GVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GVN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 GVN 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 K40 GVN find?
K40 GVN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front position lamp incorrect colour both; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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