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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

V34 GDFMOT history

V34 GDF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

V34 GDF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2022
Mileage
65,082 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 GDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V34 GDF was last recorded at 65,082 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 6,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2013: 6,461 miles, lower than 89,537 miles on 20 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,363 miles · 17 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,719 miles
Average per year
1,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,082 miles
  • 2021 – 58,363 miles
  • 2020 – 53,803 miles
  • 2019 – 48,961 miles
  • 2018 – 40,434 miles
  • 2017 – 35,291 miles
  • 2016 – 30,092 miles
  • 2015 – 19,562 miles
  • 2014 – 13,130 miles
  • 2013 – 6,461 miles
  • 2012 – 89,537 miles
  • 2011 – 79,137 miles
  • 2010 – 69,318 miles
  • 2009 – 59,192 miles
  • 2008 – 48,282 miles
  • 2007 – 41,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,082 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth head lamps deteriorating
  • AdvisoryOil and coolant low

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Front both tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under side of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,082 miles (+6,719)2 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    988330502417
    • 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))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant low

  2. Pass58,363 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    569999065422
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  3. Fail58,362 miles (+4,559)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    928876937692
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass53,803 miles (+9)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,803 miles
    Test number
    297006756833
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail53,794 miles (+4,833)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    895810017276
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,961 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,961 miles
    Test number
    910967174165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail48,928 miles (+8,494)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,928 miles
    Test number
    868474425286
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass40,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,434 miles
    Test number
    571918772900
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail40,434 miles (+5,143)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,434 miles
    Test number
    311359227807
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass35,291 miles (+5,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,291 miles
    Test number
    910058674987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass30,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,092 miles
    Test number
    265516215227
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail30,092 miles (+10,530)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,092 miles
    Test number
    867633001097
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass19,562 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,562 miles
    Test number
    599973815060
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome damage to rear number plate

  14. Fail19,562 miles (+6,432)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,562 miles
    Test number
    186873815483
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome damage to rear number plate

  15. Pass13,130 miles (+6,669)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    13,130 miles
    Test number
    405821224097
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail6,461 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,461 miles
    Test number
    827188203018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome damage to rear number plate

  17. Pass6,461 miles (-83,076)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    6,461 miles
    Test number
    856228703049
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome damage to rear number plate

  18. Pass89,537 miles (+10,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    889910522082
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear exhaust box

  19. Pass79,137 miles (+9,819)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,137 miles
    Test number
    247970611016
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteSlight damage to rear number plate

  20. Pass69,318 miles (+10,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    441181610011
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass59,192 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,192 miles
    Test number
    112714819064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,111 miles (+10,829)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,111 miles
    Test number
    454522719098
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass48,282 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    363785218063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    571300727026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V34 GDF

Does V34 GDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V34 GDF expired on 24 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V34 GDF?
The MOT on V34 GDF expired on 24 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V34 GDF done?
V34 GDF was recorded at 65,082 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 1,545 miles a year.
Has V34 GDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 GDF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V34 GDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V34 GDF find?
V34 GDF failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions not tested, and 17 more.

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