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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

V38 LGPMOT history

V38 LGP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

V38 LGP black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
107,864 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 LGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 LGP was last recorded at 107,864 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2023: 107,724 miles, lower than 114,583 miles on 16 Feb 2022.

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
107,812 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
3,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,864 miles
  • 2023 – 107,724 miles
  • 2022 – 114,583 miles
  • 2021 – 104,670 miles
  • 2020 – 102,779 miles
  • 2019 – 101,801 miles
  • 2018 – 100,462 miles
  • 2017 – 95,278 miles
  • 2016 – 91,584 miles
  • 2015 – 88,120 miles
  • 2014 – 85,697 miles
  • 2013 – 81,855 miles
  • 2012 – 79,083 miles
  • 2011 – 72,398 miles
  • 2010 – 65,766 miles
  • 2009 – 58,808 miles
  • 2008 – 52,256 miles
  • 2007 – 46,140 miles
  • 2006 – 41,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,864 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted and rear inner arch spats fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,864 miles (+52)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    555855046236
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted and rear inner arch spats fitted

  2. Fail107,812 miles (+88)2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,812 miles
    Test number
    916317182903
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted and rear inner arch spats fitted

  3. Pass107,724 miles (-6,859)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    156513005587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,583 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,583 miles
    Test number
    270104182773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,670 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,670 miles
    Test number
    270509766190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,616 miles (+1,837)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    561838357981
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,779 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    698169783043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,801 miles
    Test number
    481212740926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail101,801 miles (+1,339)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,801 miles
    Test number
    440651455974
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,462 miles
    Test number
    315216914682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,462 miles (+5,184)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,462 miles
    Test number
    702252628662
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass95,278 miles (+3,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,278 miles
    Test number
    445837101384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    710396610597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,584 miles (+3,464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    976980237001
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass88,120 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    358351525094
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall and deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules
    • NoteRear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail88,120 miles (+2,423)1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    515361625035
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall and deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules
    • NoteRear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass85,697 miles (+19)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    128758834426
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn and deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn,deteriorated and damage outer sidewall
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  18. Fail85,678 miles (+3,823)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,678 miles
    Test number
    756395334078
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn and deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn and deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass81,855 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,855 miles
    Test number
    975249423014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder
    • NoteRear brake ferrules corroded

  20. Fail81,854 miles (+2,771)2 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    168489123071
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisey when spun
    • NoteRear brake ferrules corroded
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass79,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,083 miles
    Test number
    828059032047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail79,083 miles (+6,685)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,083 miles
    Test number
    555858332048
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass72,398 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    576250121063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    952847720000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,766 miles (+6,958)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    990997120068
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass58,808 miles (+6,552)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    553820539079
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside inner c.v gaitor leaking

  27. Pass52,256 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,256 miles
    Test number
    301629638095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,140 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,140 miles
    Test number
    532718837037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    343770946094
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V38 LGP

Does V38 LGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 LGP expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 LGP?
The MOT on V38 LGP expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 LGP done?
V38 LGP was recorded at 107,864 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 3,711 miles a year.
Has V38 LGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 LGP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V38 LGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V38 LGP find?
V38 LGP passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding, and 11 more.

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