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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

V29 DFHMOT history

V29 DFH is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

V29 DFH red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,608 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 DFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 DFH was last recorded at 136,608 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 7,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,857 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,751 miles
Average per year
9,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,608 miles
  • 2025 – 128,857 miles
  • 2024 – 120,388 miles
  • 2023 – 109,031 miles
  • 2022 – 97,816 miles
  • 2021 – 85,730 miles
  • 2020 – 71,350 miles
  • 2019 – 64,069 miles
  • 2018 – 51,687 miles
  • 2017 – 39,957 miles
  • 2016 – 32,733 miles
  • 2015 – 27,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,608 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and os fading yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central heat-shield slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding / splitting within material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,608 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,608 miles
    Test number
    131764981055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,857 miles (+8,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,857 miles
    Test number
    367765499190
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear including all suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,388 miles (+11,357)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,388 miles
    Test number
    455381660286
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild loose but still sercure
  4. Pass109,031 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,031 miles
    Test number
    209148142584
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear and os fading yellow (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail109,028 miles (+11,212)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,028 miles
    Test number
    413948284320
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear and os fading yellow (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass97,816 miles (+422)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,816 miles
    Test number
    121805448489
    • AdvisoryCentral heat-shield slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding / splitting within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding / splitting within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail97,394 miles (+11,664)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    592739687451
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split around small retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split around small retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat-shield slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding / splitting within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding / splitting within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,730 miles (+14,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    747862244710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass71,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    472679279221
    • 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. Fail71,347 miles (+7,278)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,347 miles
    Test number
    574333491786
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
  11. Pass64,069 miles (+12,382)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    417715771233
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes starting to split and de-bond but not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm and inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to approximately 2-3mm and inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass51,687 miles (+11,730)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    541381547015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,957 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    388595539405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,733 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,733 miles
    Test number
    197434191658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    259740215179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about V29 DFH

Does V29 DFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 DFH is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 DFH?
The MOT on V29 DFH is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 DFH done?
V29 DFH was recorded at 136,608 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 9,717 miles a year.
Has V29 DFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 DFH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V29 DFH 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 V29 DFH find?
V29 DFH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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