Ford Focus
White · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc
V40 LAVMOT history
V40 LAV is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 55,092 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 LAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 28 Mar 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 LAV was last recorded at 55,092 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 55,089 miles · 1 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,092 miles
- 2025 – 52,260 miles
- 2024 – 48,829 miles
- 2023 – 41,733 miles
- 2022 – 28,561 miles
- 2021 – 20,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,092 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
9 tests since 16 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,092 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 55,092 miles
- Test number
- 660752023054
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail55,089 miles (+2,829)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,089 miles
- Test number
- 918327152653
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,260 miles (+3,431)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 52,260 miles
- Test number
- 317860206643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,829 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 48,829 miles
- Test number
- 135316116302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail48,829 miles (+7,096)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,829 miles
- Test number
- 310391486021
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass41,733 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 41,733 miles
- Test number
- 903454980949
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Fail41,724 miles (+13,163)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,724 miles
- Test number
- 117518536984
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Pass28,561 miles (+7,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 28,561 miles
- Test number
- 849910764228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass20,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 20,740 miles
- Test number
- 274284667442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 LAV
- Does V40 LAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 LAV is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 LAV?
- The MOT on V40 LAV is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 LAV done?
- V40 LAV was recorded at 55,092 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
- Has V40 LAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 LAV has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V40 LAV 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 LAV find?
- V40 LAV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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