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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

V47 JKGMOT history

V47 JKG is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 170,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,417 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 JKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 JKG was last recorded at 170,417 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 7,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,097 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,320 miles
Average per year
6,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,417 miles
  • 2024 – 163,097 miles
  • 2023 – 154,316 miles
  • 2022 – 145,874 miles
  • 2021 – 135,568 miles
  • 2020 – 127,762 miles
  • 2019 – 121,602 miles
  • 2018 – 110,403 miles
  • 2017 – 100,340 miles
  • 2016 – 88,952 miles
  • 2015 – 82,411 miles
  • 2014 – 77,907 miles
  • 2013 – 74,259 miles
  • 2012 – 70,139 miles
  • 2011 – 66,283 miles
  • 2010 – 63,358 miles
  • 2009 – 60,355 miles
  • 2008 – 57,279 miles
  • 2007 – 53,903 miles
  • 2006 – 50,443 miles
  • 2005 – 47,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Covers over door sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,417 miles
    Test number
    616096629636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail170,416 miles (+7,319)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,416 miles
    Test number
    181728268944
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass163,097 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,097 miles
    Test number
    988520986838
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,097 miles (+8,781)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,097 miles
    Test number
    637448330301
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,316 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,316 miles
    Test number
    225525323212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,874 miles (+10,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,874 miles
    Test number
    276443612458
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass135,568 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    144266990542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,762 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,762 miles
    Test number
    394973389560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,602 miles
    Test number
    448303063887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,601 miles (+11,198)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,601 miles
    Test number
    518277550688
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius and sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass110,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,403 miles
    Test number
    467375308854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,403 miles (+10,063)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,403 miles
    Test number
    452791715676
    • Repaired at testFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective hard to open to check levels etc oil on low mark (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass100,340 miles (+11,388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    430825658278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers over door sills
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre near wear indicators

  14. Pass88,952 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    671165084226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE GRABING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers over door sills

  15. Fail88,949 miles (+6,538)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,949 miles
    Test number
    877297820697
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers over door sills

  16. Pass82,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    965477911728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

  17. Fail82,408 miles (+4,501)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    535774494912
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

  18. Pass77,907 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,907 miles
    Test number
    809208234350
    • NoteFuel filler pipe heavily corroded
    • NoteRear suspension springs heavily corroded

  19. Fail77,907 miles (+3,648)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,907 miles
    Test number
    269388634368
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe heavily corroded
    • NoteRear suspension springs heavily corroded

  20. Pass74,259 miles (+4,120)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,259 miles
    Test number
    409960443373
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroded
    • NoteHeadlights cloudy

  21. Pass70,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    689011142385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,139 miles (+3,856)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    848991042302
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass66,283 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    509860241322
    • NoteHeadlamps cloudy

  24. Fail66,283 miles (+2,925)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,283 miles
    Test number
    466070941397
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteHeadlamps cloudy

  25. Pass63,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    702674020305
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking between tread/no cords exposed

  26. Fail63,358 miles (+3,003)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    400613120436
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking between tread/no cords exposed

  27. Pass60,355 miles (+3,076)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    681969629350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside head lamp glass is slightly detireated
    • NoteOffside head lamp glass is slightly detireated

  28. Pass57,279 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    231012658318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    343387437345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail53,903 miles (+3,460)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    113605537302
    • FailureFront Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  31. Pass50,443 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    491501526481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass47,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    823732645389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 JKG

Does V47 JKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 JKG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V47 JKG?
The MOT on V47 JKG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 JKG done?
V47 JKG was recorded at 170,417 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,127 miles a year.
Has V47 JKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 JKG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V47 JKG 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 V47 JKG find?
V47 JKG passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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