
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc
V48 FPVMOT history
V48 FPV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 128,560 mi
- At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V48 FPV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 12 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V48 FPV was last recorded at 128,560 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 128,539 miles · 28 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 5,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 128,560 miles
- 2021 – 125,261 miles
- 2020 – 122,616 miles
- 2019 – 117,915 miles
- 2018 – 113,958 miles
- 2017 – 109,471 miles
- 2016 – 103,558 miles
- 2015 – 98,712 miles
- 2014 – 93,535 miles
- 2013 – 88,997 miles
- 2012 – 84,406 miles
- 2011 – 79,276 miles
- 2010 – 72,531 miles
- 2009 – 65,945 miles
- 2008 – 60,448 miles
- 2007 – 52,011 miles
- 2006 – 45,287 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,560 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 128,560 miles
- Test number
- 510532012993
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
Fail128,539 miles (+3,278)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,539 miles
- Test number
- 468707957009
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
Pass125,261 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 125,261 miles
- Test number
- 857618813298
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,253 miles (+2,637)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,253 miles
- Test number
- 734126464843
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,616 miles (+4,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 122,616 miles
- Test number
- 211375239713
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,915 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 117,915 miles
- Test number
- 562238358062
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section rotten, (6.1.2 (a))
Fail117,915 miles (+3,957)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,915 miles
- Test number
- 886277290809
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section rotten, (6.1.2 (a))
Pass113,958 miles (+4,487)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 113,958 miles
- Test number
- 449519925376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,471 miles (+5,913)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 109,471 miles
- Test number
- 175469534806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 103,558 miles
- Test number
- 942476404749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,558 miles (+4,846)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,558 miles
- Test number
- 146895313936
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre has a nail in it.
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is badly perished and has a nail in it.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,712 miles (+5,177)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 98,712 miles
- Test number
- 256942675068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,535 miles (+4,538)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,535 miles
- Test number
- 115077674411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack
Pass88,997 miles (+4,591)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 88,997 miles
- Test number
- 788139573076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,406 miles (+5,130)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 84,406 miles
- Test number
- 549271582074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,276 miles (+6,745)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 79,276 miles
- Test number
- 717263181064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,531 miles (+6,586)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 72,531 miles
- Test number
- 894782780047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,945 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,945 miles
- Test number
- 181371389478
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass65,945 miles (+5,497)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 65,945 miles
- Test number
- 884391089051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,448 miles (+8,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 60,448 miles
- Test number
- 221749088016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,011 miles (+6,724)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 52,011 miles
- Test number
- 682816087017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 45,287 miles
- Test number
- 221518786035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V48 FPV
- Does V48 FPV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V48 FPV expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V48 FPV?
- The MOT on V48 FPV expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V48 FPV done?
- V48 FPV was recorded at 128,560 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
- Has V48 FPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V48 FPV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on V48 FPV 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 V48 FPV find?
- V48 FPV passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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