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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

V16 FALMOT history

V16 FAL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 154,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

V16 FAL silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
154,688 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 FAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 FAL was last recorded at 154,688 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 3,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,709 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,979 miles
Average per year
9,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,688 miles
  • 2022 – 150,709 miles
  • 2021 – 144,592 miles
  • 2020 – 128,743 miles
  • 2019 – 107,143 miles
  • 2018 – 90,380 miles
  • 2017 – 78,829 miles
  • 2016 – 74,457 miles
  • 2015 – 70,527 miles
  • 2014 – 58,736 miles
  • 2013 – 52,872 miles
  • 2012 – 41,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,688 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,688 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,688 miles
    Test number
    730230897034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,709 miles (+6,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,709 miles
    Test number
    755852817992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,592 miles
    Test number
    654913439453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,592 miles (+15,849)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,592 miles
    Test number
    299925233062
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,743 miles (+21,600)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,743 miles
    Test number
    764383907731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,143 miles (+16,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,143 miles
    Test number
    259001986365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09mm, slight perishing on sidewalls, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing on sidewalls, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,380 miles
    Test number
    865630423357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.66mm, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail90,380 miles (+11,551)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,380 miles
    Test number
    544427340708
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.66mm, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,829 miles (+4,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    380289122894
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

  10. Pass74,457 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    402512953801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,527 miles (+11,791)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,527 miles
    Test number
    266995595165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,736 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    896152404283
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Fail58,736 miles (+5,864)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    367832304299
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass52,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    335951303451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,872 miles (+11,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    996330403230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,738 miles
    Test number
    475949102285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,738 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,738 miles
    Test number
    367348102242
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about V16 FAL

Does V16 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 FAL expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 FAL?
The MOT on V16 FAL expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 FAL done?
V16 FAL was recorded at 154,688 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 9,955 miles a year.
Has V16 FAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 FAL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V16 FAL 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 V16 FAL find?
V16 FAL passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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