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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc

V40 GSMMOT history

V40 GSM is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

V40 GSM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2025
Mileage
149,031 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 GSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 GSM was last recorded at 149,031 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 3,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,003 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,028 miles
Average per year
6,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,031 miles
  • 2023 – 146,003 miles
  • 2022 – 138,682 miles
  • 2020 – 129,369 miles
  • 2019 – 126,874 miles
  • 2018 – 122,330 miles
  • 2017 – 118,776 miles
  • 2016 – 117,357 miles
  • 2015 – 112,659 miles
  • 2014 – 104,178 miles
  • 2013 – 91,195 miles
  • 2012 – 79,149 miles
  • 2011 – 69,380 miles
  • 2010 – 62,652 miles
  • 2009 – 50,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,031 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,031 miles (+3,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,031 miles
    Test number
    838584588272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,003 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,003 miles
    Test number
    251814541681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail145,957 miles (+7,275)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,957 miles
    Test number
    219591536430
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,682 miles
    Test number
    579080452668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,682 miles (+9,313)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,682 miles
    Test number
    345055991139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,369 miles (+2,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,369 miles
    Test number
    330314634175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,874 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,874 miles
    Test number
    695085428326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,553 miles (+4,223)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,553 miles
    Test number
    464199791305
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.33 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

  9. Pass122,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,330 miles
    Test number
    839337347843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,330 miles (+3,554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,330 miles
    Test number
    621657864092
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass118,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    975006431272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,776 miles (+1,419)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    866122290518
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass117,357 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,357 miles
    Test number
    963010504437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,659 miles (+8,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,659 miles
    Test number
    737144225207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass104,178 miles (+12,983)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,178 miles
    Test number
    398359234202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    475612633209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail91,195 miles (+12,046)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    999712833292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass79,149 miles (+9,769)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    296653582215
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass69,380 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,380 miles
    Test number
    946946981275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,652 miles (+11,681)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    342801990248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,971 miles
    Test number
    630551559247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 GSM

Does V40 GSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 GSM expired on 6 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 GSM?
The MOT on V40 GSM expired on 6 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 GSM done?
V40 GSM was recorded at 149,031 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
Has V40 GSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 GSM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 GSM 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 V40 GSM find?
V40 GSM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill.

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