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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V43 LDFMOT history

V43 LDF is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 12,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
12,950 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 LDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 LDF was last recorded at 12,950 miles on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2025: 12,950 miles, lower than 127,194 miles on 9 Jan 2024.

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
127,194 miles · 9 Jan 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 12,950 miles
  • 2024 – 127,194 miles
  • 2023 – 124,322 miles
  • 2022 – 121,904 miles
  • 2021 – 121,884 miles
  • 2020 – 118,895 miles
  • 2019 – 115,200 miles
  • 2018 – 113,249 miles
  • 2017 – 109,515 miles
  • 2016 – 105,644 miles
  • 2015 – 102,265 miles
  • 2014 – 98,698 miles
  • 2013 – 94,255 miles
  • 2012 – 90,949 miles
  • 2011 – 86,529 miles
  • 2010 – 81,504 miles
  • 2009 – 77,802 miles
  • 2008 – 75,655 miles
  • 2007 – 74,459 miles
  • 2006 – 71,744 miles
  • 2005 – 65,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,950 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,950 miles (-114,244)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    12,950 miles
    Test number
    362349939037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,194 miles (+2,872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,194 miles
    Test number
    481964015233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass124,322 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,322 miles
    Test number
    964946424024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail124,299 miles (+2,395)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,299 miles
    Test number
    341394928337
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass121,904 miles (+20)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    819020407058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail121,884 miles (+2,989)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,884 miles
    Test number
    425237139833
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass118,895 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,895 miles
    Test number
    417757417137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail118,895 miles (+3,695)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,895 miles
    Test number
    403976828270
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,200 miles (+1,951)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    819171741993
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,249 miles (+3,734)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    929556517362
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass109,515 miles (+3,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    425321291634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass105,644 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    457023865235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,597 miles (+3,332)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    801922247131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,265 miles (+3,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    207140702526
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass98,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    599750034325
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail98,698 miles (+4,443)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    646880834339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail94,255 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,255 miles
    Test number
    245506223335
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass94,255 miles (+3,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,255 miles
    Test number
    748536623314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass90,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    195292832339
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail90,949 miles (+4,420)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    548372332357
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail86,529 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    125737221305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass86,529 miles (+5,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    137477421392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass81,504 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    413387520395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    231808629351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail77,802 miles (+2,147)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    654143729308
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass75,655 miles (+1,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,655 miles
    Test number
    843349808395
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass74,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,459 miles
    Test number
    243416917397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Fail74,459 miles (+2,715)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,459 miles
    Test number
    853626017370
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass71,744 miles (+6,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,744 miles
    Test number
    732205726330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail65,108 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,108 miles
    Test number
    490390725430
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass65,108 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    65,108 miles
    Test number
    834370825309
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V43 LDF

Does V43 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 LDF expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 LDF?
The MOT on V43 LDF expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 LDF done?
V43 LDF was recorded at 12,950 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
Has V43 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 LDF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V43 LDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V43 LDF find?
V43 LDF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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