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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V38 DWHMOT history

V38 DWH is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
73,232 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 DWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 DWH was last recorded at 73,232 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,230 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 73,232 miles
  • 2022 – 68,536 miles
  • 2021 – 64,526 miles
  • 2020 – 60,362 miles
  • 2019 – 56,037 miles
  • 2018 – 55,513 miles
  • 2017 – 54,897 miles
  • 2016 – 54,148 miles
  • 2015 – 52,534 miles
  • 2014 – 50,741 miles
  • 2013 – 49,085 miles
  • 2012 – 47,676 miles
  • 2011 – 45,446 miles
  • 2010 – 43,052 miles
  • 2009 – 40,248 miles
  • 2008 – 36,724 miles
  • 2007 – 33,489 miles
  • 2006 – 29,604 miles
  • 2005 – 25,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes into brake valve on subframe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Various under body corrosion

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,232 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,232 miles
    Test number
    840704928235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes into brake valve on subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,230 miles (+4,694)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,230 miles
    Test number
    370931466991
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes into brake valve on subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,536 miles (+4,010)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    958848055941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,526 miles (+4,164)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    488042917690
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass60,362 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,362 miles
    Test number
    697691495741
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi-pipe slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail60,362 miles (+4,325)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,362 miles
    Test number
    799055296064
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced excessively deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced excessively deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi-pipe slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,037 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,037 miles
    Test number
    867511366423
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension very rusty

  8. Fail56,034 miles (+521)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,034 miles
    Test number
    291899527941
    • DangerousBrake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected load sensing valve seized (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension very rusty

  9. Pass55,513 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    110297642723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  10. Fail55,513 miles (+616)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    878988330800
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  11. Pass54,897 miles (+749)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    760723463639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
    • AdvisoryTail gate struts weak
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  12. Pass54,148 miles (+1,614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,148 miles
    Test number
    614429937908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  13. Pass52,534 miles (+1,793)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,534 miles
    Test number
    727292045035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  14. Pass50,741 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    956887784257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion

  15. Fail50,739 miles (+1,654)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    936407384206
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion

  16. Pass49,085 miles (+1,409)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    466344683299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass47,676 miles (+4)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    989497472216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to deteriorate

  18. Fail47,672 miles (+2,226)3 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    339106272258
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

  19. Pass45,446 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    746556071209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

  20. Fail45,446 miles (+2,394)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    707756271277
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

  21. Pass43,052 miles (+2,804)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    374945980210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass40,248 miles (+3,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,248 miles
    Test number
    684199579257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass36,724 miles (+3,235)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    321404778477
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade deteriorating

  24. Pass33,489 miles (+3,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    342475387263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass29,604 miles (+3,797)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,604 miles
    Test number
    313243886219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  26. Pass25,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,807 miles
    Test number
    142779395281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V38 DWH

Does V38 DWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 DWH expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 DWH?
The MOT on V38 DWH expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 DWH done?
V38 DWH was recorded at 73,232 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 2,626 miles a year.
Has V38 DWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 DWH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V38 DWH 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 V38 DWH find?
V38 DWH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank, and 4 more.

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