Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc
V5 DEFMOT history
V5 DEF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,413 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 125,413 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,230 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 DEF was last recorded at 125,413 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 6,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,178 miles · 24 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,235 miles
- Average per year
- 7,230 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 125,413 miles
- 2024 – 119,178 miles
- 2023 – 112,473 miles
- 2022 – 107,275 miles
- 2021 – 95,408 miles
- 2019 – 88,957 miles
- 2018 – 83,689 miles
- 2017 – 77,924 miles
- 2016 – 69,833 miles
- 2015 – 61,996 miles
- 2014 – 51,916 miles
- 2013 – 46,381 miles
- 2012 – 37,571 miles
- 2011 – 23,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,413 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,413 miles (+6,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 125,413 miles
- Test number
- 604359050961
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,178 miles (+6,705)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 119,178 miles
- Test number
- 638594110300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,473 miles (+5,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 112,473 miles
- Test number
- 465395381826
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,275 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 107,275 miles
- Test number
- 752389939885
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,263 miles (+11,855)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,263 miles
- Test number
- 204371252938
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,408 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 95,408 miles
- Test number
- 103332985257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail95,408 miles (+6,451)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,408 miles
- Test number
- 825658029072
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,957 miles (+5,268)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 88,957 miles
- Test number
- 237774184304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,689 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,689 miles
- Test number
- 569615699981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,687 miles (+5,763)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,687 miles
- Test number
- 422786299423
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,924 miles (+8,091)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 77,924 miles
- Test number
- 541488867980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,833 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 69,833 miles
- Test number
- 349270624016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,722 miles (+7,726)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,722 miles
- Test number
- 234087671776
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under-tray fitted obscuring some underside & engine bay
Pass61,996 miles (+10,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 61,996 miles
- Test number
- 926872745165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,916 miles (+5,535)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 51,916 miles
- Test number
- 679136214173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,381 miles
- Test number
- 936150523130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,381 miles (+8,810)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,381 miles
- Test number
- 225970123128
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass37,571 miles (+14,139)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 37,571 miles
- Test number
- 468258312120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,432 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 23,432 miles
- Test number
- 208218171080
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCuts in nsf tyre sidewall
Questions about V5 DEF
- Does V5 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V5 DEF expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V5 DEF?
- The MOT on V5 DEF expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V5 DEF done?
- V5 DEF was recorded at 125,413 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
- Has V5 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 DEF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on V5 DEF 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 V5 DEF find?
- V5 DEF passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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