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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

V30 TELMOT history

V30 TEL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

V30 TEL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,185 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 TEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 TEL was last recorded at 82,185 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 4,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,829 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,356 miles
Average per year
5,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,185 miles
  • 2025 – 77,829 miles
  • 2024 – 72,100 miles
  • 2023 – 66,722 miles
  • 2022 – 61,008 miles
  • 2021 – 48,586 miles
  • 2020 – 47,927 miles
  • 2019 – 44,514 miles
  • 2018 – 39,332 miles
  • 2017 – 34,396 miles
  • 2016 – 30,006 miles
  • 2015 – 25,774 miles
  • 2014 – 20,209 miles
  • 2013 – 14,916 miles
  • 2012 – 8,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,185 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Both front lower arms rear bushes split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,185 miles (+4,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    416680841844
    • 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))
  2. Pass77,829 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    181761260666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail77,829 miles (+5,729)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    246114701262
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure rear at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass72,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    692014280877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,100 miles (+5,378)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    642535065277
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass66,722 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    551138061862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,585 miles (+5,577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    490104118972
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass61,008 miles (+12,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    214643355029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,586 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    542748659082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,927 miles (+3,413)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    163851617967
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split edges (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split edges (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes split
  11. Pass44,514 miles (+5,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    221926321503
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes split
  12. Pass39,332 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,332 miles
    Test number
    842346348897
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms rear bushes starting to split
  13. Pass34,396 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,396 miles
    Test number
    422565676366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail34,396 miles (+4,390)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,396 miles
    Test number
    530748087095
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass30,006 miles (+4,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    507577170010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass25,774 miles (+5,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,774 miles
    Test number
    735708585114
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
  17. Pass20,209 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,209 miles
    Test number
    547707374145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,916 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    14,916 miles
    Test number
    487403503202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  19. Fail14,916 miles (+6,667)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,916 miles
    Test number
    645613403257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  20. Pass8,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    8,249 miles
    Test number
    225013372128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 TEL

Does V30 TEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 TEL is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 TEL?
The MOT on V30 TEL is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 TEL done?
V30 TEL was recorded at 82,185 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,369 miles a year.
Has V30 TEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 TEL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V30 TEL 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 V30 TEL find?
V30 TEL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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