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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

V51 NWCMOT history

V51 NWC is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
119,033 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 NWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 NWC was last recorded at 119,033 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,125 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
4,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,033 miles
  • 2022 – 117,125 miles
  • 2021 – 114,490 miles
  • 2020 – 112,201 miles
  • 2019 – 110,018 miles
  • 2018 – 107,369 miles
  • 2017 – 103,910 miles
  • 2016 – 101,860 miles
  • 2014 – 98,640 miles
  • 2013 – 89,967 miles
  • 2012 – 83,301 miles
  • 2010 – 77,883 miles
  • 2009 – 64,240 miles
  • 2008 – 58,478 miles
  • 2007 – 52,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,033 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,033 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,033 miles
    Test number
    166598747087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,125 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,125 miles
    Test number
    826358487584
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion forming throughout underside

  3. Pass114,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    189405768578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,490 miles (+2,289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    911769413904
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,201 miles (+2,183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,201 miles
    Test number
    337261530448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,018 miles (+2,649)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,018 miles
    Test number
    387832299964
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  7. Pass107,369 miles (+3,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,369 miles
    Test number
    840467242618
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Pass103,910 miles (+2,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,910 miles
    Test number
    887167744532
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass101,860 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,860 miles
    Test number
    923928948734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass98,640 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,640 miles
    Test number
    975703354302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly noisy due to no baffles in box as all broken away and full of water

  11. Fail98,636 miles (+2,308)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,636 miles
    Test number
    125809744325
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly noisy due to no baffles in box as all broken away and full of water

  12. Pass96,328 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,328 miles
    Test number
    726723814044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  13. Fail96,321 miles (+6,354)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,321 miles
    Test number
    827371814050
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  14. Pass89,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,967 miles
    Test number
    188755903499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail89,967 miles (+6,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,967 miles
    Test number
    155685403012
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,301 miles (+5,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    116454402414
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall has cracks appearing

  17. Pass77,883 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    830637750308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,341 miles (+7,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    573932210084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,240 miles (+5,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,240 miles
    Test number
    680292609071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,478 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,478 miles
    Test number
    632224018008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,238 miles
    Test number
    144121867079
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V51 NWC

Does V51 NWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 NWC expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 NWC?
The MOT on V51 NWC expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 NWC done?
V51 NWC was recorded at 119,033 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 4,198 miles a year.
Has V51 NWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 NWC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V51 NWC 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 V51 NWC find?
V51 NWC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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