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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V46 FOSMOT history

V46 FOS is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 63,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
63,657 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 FOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 FOS was last recorded at 63,657 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,313 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,344 miles
Average per year
2,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,657 miles
  • 2024 – 62,313 miles
  • 2018 – 56,572 miles
  • 2017 – 53,087 miles
  • 2016 – 46,324 miles
  • 2015 – 42,539 miles
  • 2014 – 39,995 miles
  • 2013 – 33,550 miles
  • 2012 – 31,070 miles
  • 2011 – 28,994 miles
  • 2010 – 26,051 miles
  • 2009 – 22,327 miles
  • 2008 – 19,784 miles
  • 2007 – 16,655 miles
  • 2006 – 12,660 miles
  • 2005 – 11,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll underneath heavily undersealed

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,657 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    768989499575
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underneath heavily undersealed

  2. Fail63,657 miles (+1,344)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    616133858841
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underneath heavily undersealed

  3. Pass62,313 miles (+5,741)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    183456364631
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle is covered in underseal

  4. Pass56,572 miles (+3,485)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,572 miles
    Test number
    407421446275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Misting around Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass53,087 miles (+6,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,087 miles
    Test number
    643265539357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads starting to get low on both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Some wear on shoulders of both front tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass46,324 miles (+3,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    818693730593
    • AdvisoryFootbrake efficiency is 52% Minimum pass is 50%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass42,539 miles (+2,544)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    187780705782
    • AdvisoryBoth rear number plate lamp lens are discoloured
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake Efficiency 50%. Service brakes have only just met the required Efficiencey.It would appear brakes require adjustment or repair

  8. Pass39,995 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    375183174469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,550 miles (+2,480)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,550 miles
    Test number
    548834573207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight misting around power steering rack

  10. Pass31,070 miles (+2,076)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,070 miles
    Test number
    608075072232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome corrosion on centre silencer

  11. Pass28,994 miles (+2,943)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,994 miles
    Test number
    527017261221
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight misting around steering rack

  12. Pass26,051 miles (+3,724)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,051 miles
    Test number
    391927960271
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear number plate marked

  13. Pass22,327 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,327 miles
    Test number
    290543779291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,318 miles (+2,534)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,318 miles
    Test number
    832472079299
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass19,784 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,784 miles
    Test number
    392284178231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

  16. Fail19,784 miles (+3,129)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,784 miles
    Test number
    954254478248
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

  17. Pass16,655 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    322127567465
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass12,660 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,660 miles
    Test number
    642752756235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,135 miles
    Test number
    330663565454
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V46 FOS

Does V46 FOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V46 FOS expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V46 FOS?
The MOT on V46 FOS expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V46 FOS done?
V46 FOS was recorded at 63,657 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 2,623 miles a year.
Has V46 FOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 FOS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V46 FOS 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 V46 FOS find?
V46 FOS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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