Ford Focus
White · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc
V18 MTWMOT history
V18 MTW is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,527 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 108,527 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 MTW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 19 Feb 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 MTW was last recorded at 108,527 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,508 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 7,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,527 miles
- 2025 – 105,676 miles
- 2024 – 102,611 miles
- 2023 – 101,899 miles
- 2022 – 92,746 miles
- 2021 – 82,529 miles
- 2020 – 73,403 miles
- 2019 – 60,759 miles
- 2018 – 48,467 miles
- 2017 – 34,942 miles
- 2016 – 28,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,527 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,527 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 108,527 miles
- Test number
- 149919738537
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,508 miles (+2,832)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,508 miles
- Test number
- 269241387907
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,676 miles (+3,065)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 105,676 miles
- Test number
- 171542666956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,611 miles (+712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,611 miles
- Test number
- 420359137721
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,899 miles (+73)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 101,899 miles
- Test number
- 613213426950
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,826 miles (+9,080)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,826 miles
- Test number
- 452544834342
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,746 miles (+10,217)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 92,746 miles
- Test number
- 691802751447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,529 miles (+9,126)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 82,529 miles
- Test number
- 592916660903
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,403 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 73,403 miles
- Test number
- 761672546013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,351 miles (+12,592)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,351 miles
- Test number
- 737903208036
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass60,759 miles (+12,292)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 60,759 miles
- Test number
- 152260948964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,467 miles (+189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 48,467 miles
- Test number
- 985038429886
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail48,278 miles (+13,336)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,278 miles
- Test number
- 911366945200
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,942 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 34,942 miles
- Test number
- 839834005688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,932 miles (+6,661)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,932 miles
- Test number
- 734080014081
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Pass28,271 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 28,271 miles
- Test number
- 323275372095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about V18 MTW
- Does V18 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 MTW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 MTW?
- The MOT on V18 MTW is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 MTW done?
- V18 MTW was recorded at 108,527 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,914 miles a year.
- Has V18 MTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 MTW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V18 MTW 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 V18 MTW find?
- V18 MTW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm.
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