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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

MNF 797MOT history

MNF 797 is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MNF 797 black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,574 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MNF 797
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MNF 797 was last recorded at 104,574 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 9,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,709 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,865 miles
Average per year
4,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,574 miles
  • 2024 – 94,709 miles
  • 2023 – 84,598 miles
  • 2022 – 76,900 miles
  • 2021 – 69,315 miles
  • 2020 – 67,029 miles
  • 2019 – 64,246 miles
  • 2018 – 58,291 miles
  • 2017 – 52,142 miles
  • 2016 – 49,460 miles
  • 2015 – 47,199 miles
  • 2014 – 44,934 miles
  • 2013 – 40,800 miles
  • 2012 – 36,620 miles
  • 2011 – 32,378 miles
  • 2010 – 28,102 miles
  • 2009 – 24,678 miles
  • 2008 – 20,518 miles
  • 2007 – 17,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,574 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner loose

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,574 miles
    Test number
    888517229705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner loose
  2. Fail104,574 miles (+9,865)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,574 miles
    Test number
    736864105587
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner loose
  3. Pass94,709 miles (+10,111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,709 miles
    Test number
    997098935401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass84,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,598 miles
    Test number
    797845586212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail84,598 miles (+7,698)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,598 miles
    Test number
    644509732682
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass76,900 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    525854295629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail76,899 miles (+7,584)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,899 miles
    Test number
    884553358322
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass69,315 miles (+2,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,315 miles
    Test number
    559711477701
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass67,029 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    580700503482
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped- repairable (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail67,023 miles (+2,777)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    185817537191
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass64,246 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    842450792186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,291 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    797020331774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,142 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    220102662746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,460 miles (+2,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    440051352707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
  15. Pass47,199 miles (+2,265)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    498414883568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDamage to outer wall of n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
  16. Pass44,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,934 miles
    Test number
    195561204331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,934 miles (+4,134)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,934 miles
    Test number
    578641104356
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    989610213357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,800 miles (+4,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    228300413391
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  20. Pass36,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,620 miles
    Test number
    806613402301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,620 miles (+4,242)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,620 miles
    Test number
    478323802429
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass32,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    796315511327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,378 miles (+4,276)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    306825911360
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  24. Pass28,102 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    572609600357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,678 miles (+4,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,678 miles
    Test number
    282280319344
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  26. Pass20,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,518 miles
    Test number
    391638908326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,518 miles (+2,817)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,518 miles
    Test number
    281028508310
    • 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)
  28. Pass17,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,701 miles
    Test number
    160465297237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MNF 797

What vehicle is registration MNF 797 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MNF 797 on a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Nov 2004. 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 MNF 797 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MNF 797 is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MNF 797?
The MOT on MNF 797 is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MNF 797 done?
MNF 797 was recorded at 104,574 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,800 miles a year.
Has MNF 797 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MNF 797 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on MNF 797 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 MNF 797 find?
MNF 797 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded; offside front wheel arch liner loose.

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