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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

V37 NVWMOT history

V37 NVW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,545 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 NVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 NVW was last recorded at 114,545 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,724 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,821 miles
Average per year
4,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,545 miles
  • 2025 – 112,724 miles
  • 2024 – 110,496 miles
  • 2023 – 108,288 miles
  • 2022 – 105,967 miles
  • 2021 – 104,109 miles
  • 2020 – 102,195 miles
  • 2019 – 98,196 miles
  • 2018 – 92,778 miles
  • 2017 – 87,743 miles
  • 2016 – 82,768 miles
  • 2015 – 77,714 miles
  • 2014 – 73,328 miles
  • 2013 – 68,459 miles
  • 2012 – 62,865 miles
  • 2011 – 57,479 miles
  • 2009 – 49,846 miles
  • 2008 – 43,835 miles
  • 2007 – 38,842 miles
  • 2006 – 34,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,545 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    216930379013
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail114,532 miles (+1,808)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,532 miles
    Test number
    873380492873
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass112,724 miles (+2,228)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    962034021078
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,496 miles (+2,208)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,496 miles
    Test number
    345710975113
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass108,288 miles (+2,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,288 miles
    Test number
    354865057267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,967 miles (+1,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,967 miles
    Test number
    371573781518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,109 miles (+1,914)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,109 miles
    Test number
    237163284525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,195 miles (+3,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,195 miles
    Test number
    174571547667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck rusty

  9. Pass98,196 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    856905311680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  10. Fail98,042 miles (+5,264)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,042 miles
    Test number
    920046367065
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  11. Pass92,778 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,778 miles
    Test number
    723874873919
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  12. Fail92,656 miles (+4,913)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,656 miles
    Test number
    468470420742
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  13. Pass87,743 miles (+4,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    632876133957
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck rusty
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty

  14. Pass82,768 miles (+5,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,768 miles
    Test number
    680083063105
    • AdvisoryNs sill starting to corode
    • AdvisoryPlay in nsr wheel bearing

  15. Pass77,714 miles (+4,386)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    869997445076
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s rear brake needs checking at service
    • NoteRear fuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteSligh weep from power steering rack
    • NoteSurface rust on rear coil springs

  16. Pass73,328 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    908959444086
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteN/s wiper rubber split
    • NoteRear fuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteRear sub-frame rusty
    • NoteRear suspension parts rusty
    • NoteSurface rust at n/s rear lower inner arch panel

  17. Fail73,328 miles (+4,869)1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    925939844078
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteN/s wiper rubber split
    • NoteRear fuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteRear sub-frame rusty
    • NoteRear suspension parts rusty
    • NoteSurface rust at n/s rear lower inner arch panel

  18. Pass68,459 miles (+5,594)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,459 miles
    Test number
    979468223084
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear fuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteRear suspension parts rusty
    • NoteSlight corrosion at n/s rear lower wheel arch
    • NoteSlight oil leak at power rack at housing area
    • NoteSlight play at power rack o/s front

  19. Pass62,865 miles (+5,386)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,865 miles
    Test number
    108984722427
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteRear fuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteRear springs rusty
    • NoteRear suspension parts rusty

  20. Pass57,479 miles (+7,633)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,479 miles
    Test number
    555683651086
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear fuel filler pipes very rusty

  21. Pass49,846 miles (+6,011)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    863389659298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteMost suspension parts very rusty
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NotePower steering pipes very rusty

  22. Pass43,835 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,835 miles
    Test number
    764920268275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,830 miles (+4,988)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,830 miles
    Test number
    524906458238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail38,842 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    133656377263
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass38,842 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    154516677220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    850248876228
    • NoteOuter sills plastic covered

Questions about V37 NVW

Does V37 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V37 NVW is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V37 NVW?
The MOT on V37 NVW is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V37 NVW done?
V37 NVW was recorded at 114,545 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,147 miles a year.
Has V37 NVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 NVW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V37 NVW 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 NVW find?
V37 NVW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; rear coil spring corroded both; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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