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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

V26 VMCMOT history

V26 VMC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 90,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

V26 VMC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,899 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 VMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 VMC was last recorded at 90,899 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,576 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,323 miles
Average per year
5,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,899 miles
  • 2025 – 89,576 miles
  • 2024 – 88,219 miles
  • 2023 – 86,306 miles
  • 2022 – 81,815 miles
  • 2021 – 74,233 miles
  • 2020 – 68,697 miles
  • 2019 – 58,336 miles
  • 2018 – 50,045 miles
  • 2017 – 45,428 miles
  • 2015 – 28,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,899 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Clutch pedal anti slip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,899 miles (+1,323)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,899 miles
    Test number
    811416130094
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,576 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,576 miles
    Test number
    101380911525
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,570 miles (+1,351)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    636269570613
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,219 miles (+1,913)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,219 miles
    Test number
    533128569761
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,306 miles (+4,491)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,306 miles
    Test number
    284653043661
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,815 miles (+7,582)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,815 miles
    Test number
    227677154311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass74,233 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,233 miles
    Test number
    753149542176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,209 miles (+5,512)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,209 miles
    Test number
    851101003667
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,697 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    872655369155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly misshaped on the inner edge

  10. Fail68,659 miles (+10,323)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    964634100056
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly misshaped on the inner edge

  11. Pass58,336 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,336 miles
    Test number
    827377534987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,045 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    457662971564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,428 miles (+16,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,428 miles
    Test number
    875982784811
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass28,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,835 miles
    Test number
    858523466106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 VMC

Does V26 VMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 VMC is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 VMC?
The MOT on V26 VMC is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 VMC done?
V26 VMC was recorded at 90,899 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,707 miles a year.
Has V26 VMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 VMC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V26 VMC 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 VMC find?
V26 VMC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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