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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2007 · 2,522 cc

V29 DMGMOT history

V29 DMG is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

V29 DMG white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
74,956 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 DMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,522 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V29 DMG was last recorded at 74,956 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,246 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
3,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,956 miles
  • 2025 – 74,246 miles
  • 2024 – 72,899 miles
  • 2023 – 71,317 miles
  • 2022 – 69,817 miles
  • 2021 – 68,075 miles
  • 2020 – 66,397 miles
  • 2019 – 64,878 miles
  • 2018 – 46,442 miles
  • 2017 – 45,092 miles
  • 2016 – 42,738 miles
  • 2015 – 39,912 miles
  • 2014 – 36,994 miles
  • 2013 – 34,111 miles
  • 2012 – 31,895 miles
  • 2011 – 29,226 miles
  • 2010 – 24,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,956 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust hanger deteriorated
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front pads reg soon 90% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre req soon on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,956 miles (+710)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    699111988985
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  2. Pass74,246 miles (+1,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    799095469501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,899 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,899 miles
    Test number
    890761284560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail72,897 miles (+1,580)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    807346737221
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet doest open. Entry required before test can be completed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass71,317 miles (+1,500)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,317 miles
    Test number
    576920541029
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass69,817 miles (+1,742)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    690909715060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,075 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,075 miles
    Test number
    709447318645
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,397 miles (+1,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    227210715610
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass64,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    212991854520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail64,878 miles (+7,354)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,878 miles
    Test number
    892617258011
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    355123155082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,524 miles (+11,082)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    543403062377
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

  13. Pass46,442 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,442 miles
    Test number
    267396999734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,092 miles
    Test number
    270701153211
    • AdvisoryFront both front lower arm rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cuts in outer tyre wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryEng oil leak

  15. Fail45,092 miles (+2,354)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,092 miles
    Test number
    526737290492
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront both front lower arm rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cuts in outer tyre wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryEng oil leak

  16. Pass42,738 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,738 miles
    Test number
    133636292223
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryFront pads reg soon 90% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre req soon on 3mm

  17. Fail42,694 miles (+2,782)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    366085847142
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryFront pads reg soon 90% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre req soon on 3mm

  18. Pass39,912 miles (+2,918)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    196288605197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet catch sticking

  19. Pass36,994 miles (+2,883)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,994 miles
    Test number
    518269294060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteHeatshield loose

  20. Pass34,111 miles (+2,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    879910203193
    • NoteAdvise misting around n/s/r caliper no signs of any leakage under pressure

  21. Pass31,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,895 miles
    Test number
    829768492058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,893 miles (+2,667)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    755538492082
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass29,226 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,226 miles
    Test number
    247144321143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,861 miles
    Test number
    414170320178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,861 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,861 miles
    Test number
    321970120131
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about V29 DMG

Does V29 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 DMG is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V29 DMG?
The MOT on V29 DMG is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 DMG done?
V29 DMG was recorded at 74,956 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
Has V29 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 DMG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V29 DMG 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 DMG find?
V29 DMG failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 7 more.

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