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Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

M431 MNUMOT history

M431 MNU is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

M431 MNU red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,126 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M431 MNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M431 MNU was last recorded at 169,126 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,356 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,770 miles
Average per year
6,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,126 miles
  • 2024 – 166,356 miles
  • 2023 – 161,490 miles
  • 2022 – 154,582 miles
  • 2021 – 147,134 miles
  • 2020 – 139,072 miles
  • 2019 – 128,635 miles
  • 2018 – 124,344 miles
  • 2017 – 119,183 miles
  • 2016 – 114,193 miles
  • 2015 – 102,784 miles
  • 2014 – 95,004 miles
  • 2013 – 88,935 miles
  • 2012 – 81,753 miles
  • 2011 – 74,320 miles
  • 2010 – 68,735 miles
  • 2009 – 62,043 miles
  • 2008 – 55,002 miles
  • 2007 – 45,964 miles
  • 2006 – 35,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,126 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,126 miles (+2,770)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,126 miles
    Test number
    726132266988
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,356 miles (+4,866)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,356 miles
    Test number
    480061564808
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,490 miles (+6,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,490 miles
    Test number
    248489908848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass154,582 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,582 miles
    Test number
    831073225740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail154,534 miles (+7,400)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,534 miles
    Test number
    878015799206
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass147,134 miles (+8,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,134 miles
    Test number
    102401288419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass139,072 miles (+10,437)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,072 miles
    Test number
    306345571462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    452911224327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail128,635 miles (+4,291)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,635 miles
    Test number
    185330819778
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass124,344 miles (+5,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,344 miles
    Test number
    655414655919
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass119,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,183 miles
    Test number
    504709233308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine aera
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear tyre walls cracking

  12. Fail119,183 miles (+4,990)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,183 miles
    Test number
    763948659867
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine aera
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear tyre walls cracking

  13. Pass114,193 miles (+11,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,193 miles
    Test number
    864106948309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  14. Pass102,784 miles (+7,780)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    129070245101
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass95,004 miles (+6,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,004 miles
    Test number
    318856924138
    • 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)

  16. Pass88,935 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,935 miles
    Test number
    646212543096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,753 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,753 miles
    Test number
    328125842058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,320 miles (+5,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,320 miles
    Test number
    386655331017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass68,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    260539130014
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail68,735 miles (+6,692)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    453619130064
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass62,043 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,043 miles
    Test number
    871984349001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,002 miles (+9,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    611644248066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,964 miles (+10,689)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,964 miles
    Test number
    593547347083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    403433306079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M431 MNU

Does M431 MNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M431 MNU is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M431 MNU?
The MOT on M431 MNU is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M431 MNU done?
M431 MNU was recorded at 169,126 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,745 miles a year.
Has M431 MNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M431 MNU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on M431 MNU 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 M431 MNU find?
M431 MNU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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