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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

V37 EWJMOT history

V37 EWJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 43,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
43,774 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 EWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 EWJ was last recorded at 43,774 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,114 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
660 miles
Average per year
710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,774 miles
  • 2024 – 43,114 miles
  • 2022 – 33,033 miles
  • 2021 – 32,916 miles
  • 2020 – 32,820 miles
  • 2019 – 32,734 miles
  • 2018 – 32,610 miles
  • 2017 – 32,336 miles
  • 2016 – 32,192 miles
  • 2015 – 32,018 miles
  • 2014 – 31,900 miles
  • 2013 – 31,728 miles
  • 2012 – 31,526 miles
  • 2011 – 31,368 miles
  • 2010 – 31,238 miles
  • 2009 – 31,058 miles
  • 2008 – 30,859 miles
  • 2007 – 30,646 miles
  • 2006 – 30,328 miles
  • 2005 – 30,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,774 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,774 miles (+660)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    789145303376
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass43,114 miles (+10,081)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,114 miles
    Test number
    113151883508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    463642499964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,033 miles (+117)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    349809860542
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass32,916 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,916 miles
    Test number
    603412012230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,911 miles (+91)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,911 miles
    Test number
    705897694111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass32,820 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,820 miles
    Test number
    416848416952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,734 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    133778033809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,610 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    194989022475
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass32,336 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,336 miles
    Test number
    597261811132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,192 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,192 miles
    Test number
    956620810296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,184 miles (+166)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,184 miles
    Test number
    372408841919
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass32,018 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,018 miles
    Test number
    813995237535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,013 miles (+113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,013 miles
    Test number
    721773201176
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass31,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,900 miles
    Test number
    837142484216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,898 miles (+170)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,898 miles
    Test number
    489712084207
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass31,728 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    776366413319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,526 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,526 miles
    Test number
    328034182425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass31,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,368 miles
    Test number
    719614801311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail31,368 miles (+130)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,368 miles
    Test number
    727704301337
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,238 miles (+180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,238 miles
    Test number
    140766400301
    • NoteCracks on inner wall of near-side front tyre (both front tyre pressures were low - less than 10 psi in each).

  22. Pass31,058 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,058 miles
    Test number
    152339109384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,859 miles (+213)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,859 miles
    Test number
    212204508301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes strating to split

  24. Fail30,646 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    483245007456
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass30,646 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    822235907345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,328 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    630360216304
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass30,328 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    762990916357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,039 miles
    Test number
    553398295267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V37 EWJ

Does V37 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 EWJ expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 EWJ?
The MOT on V37 EWJ expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 EWJ done?
V37 EWJ was recorded at 43,774 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 710 miles a year.
Has V37 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 EWJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V37 EWJ 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 V37 EWJ find?
V37 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both front; rear coil spring corroded both rear; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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