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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

V31 TALMOT history

V31 TAL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 15 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 129,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

V31 TAL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,438 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 TAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 TAL was last recorded at 129,438 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 10,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,927 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,511 miles
Average per year
9,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,438 miles
  • 2025 – 118,927 miles
  • 2024 – 107,757 miles
  • 2022 – 95,390 miles
  • 2021 – 82,225 miles
  • 2020 – 72,674 miles
  • 2019 – 62,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,438 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,438 miles (+10,511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,438 miles
    Test number
    402880862767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,927 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,927 miles
    Test number
    831138977827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,757 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,757 miles
    Test number
    151980786676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,741 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    964084890246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,599 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    455608759393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,597 miles (+9,207)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    804603610415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,390 miles (+13,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,390 miles
    Test number
    473431165075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & tread 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & tread 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass82,225 miles (+9,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    584419284957
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,674 miles
    Test number
    330612309917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail72,670 miles (+9,818)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,670 miles
    Test number
    569844058616
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,852 miles
    Test number
    685099586792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V31 TAL

Does V31 TAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 TAL is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 TAL?
The MOT on V31 TAL is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 TAL done?
V31 TAL was recorded at 129,438 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 9,689 miles a year.
Has V31 TAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 TAL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V31 TAL 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 TAL find?
V31 TAL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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