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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

V46 LUYMOT history

V46 LUY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 154,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

V46 LUY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,155 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 LUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 LUY was last recorded at 154,155 miles on 13 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2026: 154,155 miles, lower than 159,765 miles on 27 Mar 2025.

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
159,765 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,155 miles
  • 2025 – 159,765 miles
  • 2024 – 152,494 miles
  • 2023 – 151,710 miles
  • 2022 – 150,298 miles
  • 2021 – 149,593 miles
  • 2020 – 149,060 miles
  • 2019 – 147,065 miles
  • 2018 – 143,238 miles
  • 2017 – 138,992 miles
  • 2016 – 135,128 miles
  • 2015 – 130,806 miles
  • 2014 – 124,872 miles
  • 2013 – 117,773 miles
  • 2012 – 111,381 miles
  • 2011 – 104,178 miles
  • 2010 – 97,829 miles
  • 2009 – 91,098 miles
  • 2008 – 86,161 miles
  • 2007 – 79,339 miles
  • 2006 – 63,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,155 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 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 Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,155 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,155 miles
    Test number
    306962786184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,155 miles (-5,610)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,155 miles
    Test number
    138602088855
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass159,765 miles (+6,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,765 miles
    Test number
    785336635143
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail153,756 miles (+1,262)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,756 miles
    Test number
    885333256405
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded middle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,494 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,494 miles
    Test number
    928302146371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,710 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,710 miles
    Test number
    947627100875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail151,708 miles (+1,410)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,708 miles
    Test number
    218800986406
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass150,298 miles (+705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,298 miles
    Test number
    112687311703
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass149,593 miles (+533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    831409392573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass149,060 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    508433364518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,065 miles
    Test number
    267255815580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,065 miles (+3,827)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,065 miles
    Test number
    584851373761
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass143,238 miles (+4,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,238 miles
    Test number
    690293871018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  14. Pass138,992 miles (+3,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,992 miles
    Test number
    880212795211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  15. Pass135,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,128 miles
    Test number
    131274196754
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.

  16. Fail135,128 miles (+4,322)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,128 miles
    Test number
    986057977071
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak.

  17. Pass130,806 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,806 miles
    Test number
    759229975085
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail130,805 miles (+5,933)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    449326175018
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass124,872 miles (+70)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,872 miles
    Test number
    518135484032
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail124,802 miles (+7,029)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,802 miles
    Test number
    116151584044
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass117,773 miles (+6,392)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,773 miles
    Test number
    218520283010
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass111,381 miles (+7,203)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,381 miles
    Test number
    555930582024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass104,178 miles (+61)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,178 miles
    Test number
    488493981064
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail104,117 miles (+6,288)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,117 miles
    Test number
    865546071088
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriated.

  25. Pass97,829 miles (+6,731)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    590616070091
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside number plate light slightly dim.

  26. Pass91,098 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    710395379006
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail91,097 miles (+4,936)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,097 miles
    Test number
    370185879033
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass86,161 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,161 miles
    Test number
    400623378009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    962946577065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail79,339 miles (+15,495)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    650706277091
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass63,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    342786876023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V46 LUY

Does V46 LUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V46 LUY is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V46 LUY?
The MOT on V46 LUY is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V46 LUY done?
V46 LUY was recorded at 154,155 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has V46 LUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 LUY has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V46 LUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V46 LUY find?
V46 LUY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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