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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

V40 TEDMOT history

V40 TED is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

V40 TED silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,393 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 TED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 TED was last recorded at 171,393 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 12,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,170 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,223 miles
Average per year
11,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,393 miles
  • 2025 – 159,170 miles
  • 2024 – 152,573 miles
  • 2023 – 133,432 miles
  • 2022 – 118,917 miles
  • 2021 – 106,354 miles
  • 2020 – 95,273 miles
  • 2019 – 82,464 miles
  • 2018 – 70,057 miles
  • 2017 – 63,181 miles
  • 2016 – 57,749 miles
  • 2015 – 48,057 miles
  • 2014 – 35,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,393 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,393 miles (+12,223)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,393 miles
    Test number
    596356056542
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,170 miles
    Test number
    284781889038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail159,170 miles (+6,597)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,170 miles
    Test number
    568368592844
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,573 miles (+19,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,573 miles
    Test number
    403662001804
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,432 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,432 miles
    Test number
    772458623668
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail133,432 miles (+14,515)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,432 miles
    Test number
    501119616628
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    361761635516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,917 miles (+12,563)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    263008206227
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,354 miles (+11,081)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    634011608485
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass95,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,273 miles
    Test number
    290950578638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

  11. Fail95,273 miles (+12,809)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,273 miles
    Test number
    584023801401
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

  12. Pass82,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,464 miles
    Test number
    386445103835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,464 miles (+12,407)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,464 miles
    Test number
    201721962367
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass70,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    256792602140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,057 miles (+6,876)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    409186759975
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass63,181 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    520649580007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,749 miles (+9,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    719808613104
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SPRING MISSING

  18. Pass48,057 miles (+12,206)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    898118335075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,851 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    289707924103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V40 TED

Does V40 TED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 TED is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 TED?
The MOT on V40 TED is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 TED done?
V40 TED was recorded at 171,393 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 11,524 miles a year.
Has V40 TED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 TED has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 TED 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 TED find?
V40 TED passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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