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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

V31 ELLMOT history

V31 ELL is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

V31 ELL red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,089 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 ELL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 ELL was last recorded at 97,089 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,982 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
6,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,089 miles
  • 2024 – 94,800 miles
  • 2023 – 88,668 miles
  • 2022 – 79,540 miles
  • 2021 – 71,910 miles
  • 2020 – 64,891 miles
  • 2019 – 58,838 miles
  • 2018 – 53,456 miles
  • 2017 – 43,130 miles
  • 2016 – 30,891 miles
  • 2015 – 24,561 miles
  • 2014 – 18,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,089 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,089 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    482386973158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,982 miles (+2,182)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    942191739964
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,800 miles (+117)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,800 miles
    Test number
    830277981766
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail94,683 miles (+6,015)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,683 miles
    Test number
    790022221148
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,668 miles (+9,128)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,668 miles
    Test number
    494623362034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,540 miles (+7,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    452599153607
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass71,910 miles (+7,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    978695708531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass64,891 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,891 miles
    Test number
    662823612053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass58,838 miles (+5,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,838 miles
    Test number
    354450864393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass53,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    444015663038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail53,456 miles (+10,326)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    951574552539
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass43,130 miles (+12,239)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    194538975333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,891 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    132583271741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,561 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,561 miles
    Test number
    276768145411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,296 miles
    Test number
    416799944108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 ELL

Does V31 ELL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 ELL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V31 ELL?
The MOT on V31 ELL is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 ELL done?
V31 ELL was recorded at 97,089 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,895 miles a year.
Has V31 ELL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 ELL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V31 ELL 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 V31 ELL find?
V31 ELL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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