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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

V26 GAVMOT history

V26 GAV is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 122,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

V26 GAV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,139 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 GAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 GAV was last recorded at 122,139 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,840 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
12,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,139 miles
  • 2025 – 109,481 miles
  • 2024 – 96,964 miles
  • 2023 – 84,965 miles
  • 2022 – 70,937 miles
  • 2021 – 57,506 miles
  • 2020 – 44,932 miles
  • 2019 – 33,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,139 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,139 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    935561864702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,840 miles (+12,359)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,840 miles
    Test number
    761017829809
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive around filter, undertray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms - bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority components - front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,481 miles (+12,517)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    372746617340
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  4. Pass96,964 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    710180680702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,548 miles (+11,583)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,548 miles
    Test number
    530091203032
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,965 miles (+14,028)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    519758756870
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,937 miles (+13,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    905160620610
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,506 miles (+12,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    835792611684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,932 miles (+11,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,932 miles
    Test number
    377779575485
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass33,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    383987967619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V26 GAV

Does V26 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 GAV is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 GAV?
The MOT on V26 GAV is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 GAV done?
V26 GAV was recorded at 122,139 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 12,616 miles a year.
Has V26 GAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 GAV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 GAV 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 V26 GAV find?
V26 GAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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