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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

V29 LOUMOT history

V29 LOU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

V29 LOU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,803 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 LOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 LOU was last recorded at 135,803 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 3,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,176 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,627 miles
Average per year
6,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,803 miles
  • 2025 – 132,176 miles
  • 2024 – 127,214 miles
  • 2023 – 121,879 miles
  • 2022 – 117,230 miles
  • 2021 – 111,048 miles
  • 2020 – 105,027 miles
  • 2019 – 100,152 miles
  • 2018 – 91,709 miles
  • 2017 – 84,993 miles
  • 2016 – 75,754 miles
  • 2015 – 66,520 miles
  • 2013 – 56,688 miles
  • 2012 – 48,087 miles
  • 2011 – 38,445 miles
  • 2010 – 27,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,803 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,803 miles (+3,627)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,803 miles
    Test number
    702738123405
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass132,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,176 miles
    Test number
    814225845924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,165 miles (+4,951)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,165 miles
    Test number
    152632401288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,214 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,214 miles
    Test number
    147824185497
    • 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Fail127,211 miles (+5,332)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,211 miles
    Test number
    113559629100
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass121,879 miles (+4,649)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,879 miles
    Test number
    185374995218
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass117,230 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    967963219701
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail117,230 miles (+6,182)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    380441818049
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,048 miles (+6,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,048 miles
    Test number
    767018246522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly, inner edges of tread area wearing low

  10. Pass105,027 miles (+4,875)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,027 miles
    Test number
    554523125796
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,152 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,152 miles
    Test number
    290991276858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail100,152 miles (+8,443)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,152 miles
    Test number
    355232416311
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,709 miles (+6,716)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,709 miles
    Test number
    509971967470
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear Tyre's Approaching wear Indicators
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass84,993 miles (+9,239)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    556707915120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,754 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,754 miles
    Test number
    813213337579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,520 miles (+9,832)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    337295715107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,688 miles (+8,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    937084233333
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox

  18. Pass48,087 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,087 miles
    Test number
    428616432484
    • NoteSlight oil leak (gearbox area)

  19. Fail48,087 miles (+9,642)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,087 miles
    Test number
    649766132318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak (gearbox area)

  20. Pass38,445 miles (+10,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,445 miles
    Test number
    697509611381
    • NoteOffside steering rack end has slight movement

  21. Pass27,628 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,628 miles
    Test number
    591009000332
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  22. Fail27,628 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,628 miles
    Test number
    262469500347
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

Questions about V29 LOU

Does V29 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 LOU is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 LOU?
The MOT on V29 LOU is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 LOU done?
V29 LOU was recorded at 135,803 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,893 miles a year.
Has V29 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 LOU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 LOU 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 LOU find?
V29 LOU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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