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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

V48 MHJMOT history

V48 MHJ is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

V48 MHJ gold Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2026
Mileage
127,455 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 MHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 MHJ was last recorded at 127,455 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,065 miles · 30 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
390 miles
Average per year
5,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,455 miles
  • 2024 – 127,065 miles
  • 2023 – 126,322 miles
  • 2022 – 117,550 miles
  • 2021 – 109,972 miles
  • 2020 – 103,665 miles
  • 2019 – 90,639 miles
  • 2018 – 76,869 miles
  • 2017 – 71,262 miles
  • 2015 – 68,027 miles
  • 2014 – 62,808 miles
  • 2013 – 59,267 miles
  • 2012 – 55,467 miles
  • 2011 – 51,905 miles
  • 2010 – 48,699 miles
  • 2009 – 45,567 miles
  • 2008 – 42,377 miles
  • 2007 – 38,471 miles
  • 2006 – 33,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,455 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath rear including both rear coil springs and rear drop links (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,455 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,455 miles
    Test number
    744174784891
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath rear including both rear coil springs and rear drop links (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail127,455 miles (+390)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,455 miles
    Test number
    909222029634
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath rear including both rear coil springs and rear drop links (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    657963087375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail127,065 miles (+743)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    457583526650
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,322 miles
    Test number
    633995611096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,322 miles (+8,772)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,322 miles
    Test number
    478592634576
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,550 miles (+7,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    462031843621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,972 miles (+6,307)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,972 miles
    Test number
    473421040430
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,665 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    105530738336
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail103,665 miles (+13,026)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    704964842374
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    192737997280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail90,639 miles (+13,770)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    820385873598
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass76,869 miles (+5,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,869 miles
    Test number
    506682122862
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass71,262 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    802482620826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,027 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    729838476682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass62,808 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,808 miles
    Test number
    338039234388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,267 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,267 miles
    Test number
    249060643398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,467 miles (+3,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,467 miles
    Test number
    456858942322
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass51,905 miles (+3,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,905 miles
    Test number
    489812941480
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass48,699 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,699 miles
    Test number
    622649940354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass45,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    171379249348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,567 miles (+3,190)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    621439349353
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,377 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    581875258368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,471 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    404639137335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    581241146390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 MHJ

Does V48 MHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 MHJ expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 MHJ?
The MOT on V48 MHJ expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 MHJ done?
V48 MHJ was recorded at 127,455 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 5,122 miles a year.
Has V48 MHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 MHJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V48 MHJ 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 MHJ find?
V48 MHJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath rear including both rear coil springs and rear drop links; offside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal, and 1 more.

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