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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc

V5 HLMMOT history

V5 HLM is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 15 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 66,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

V5 HLM red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,724 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HLM was last recorded at 66,724 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 11,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,529 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,195 miles
Average per year
6,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,724 miles
  • 2025 – 55,529 miles
  • 2024 – 44,085 miles
  • 2023 – 36,103 miles
  • 2022 – 32,317 miles
  • 2021 – 29,362 miles
  • 2020 – 25,257 miles
  • 2019 – 19,804 miles
  • 2018 – 13,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,724 miles (+11,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,724 miles
    Test number
    173097142000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,529 miles (+11,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    732570760201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge unrepairable also perishing/cracking on outer edge

  3. Pass44,085 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,085 miles
    Test number
    816243616850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,103 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    358321009584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,317 miles (+2,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,317 miles
    Test number
    759235866445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass29,362 miles (+4,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,362 miles
    Test number
    543130272065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass25,257 miles (+5,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,257 miles
    Test number
    633952158244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass19,804 miles (+6,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,804 miles
    Test number
    209112371743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass13,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    13,120 miles
    Test number
    907005337006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 HLM

Does V5 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HLM is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 HLM?
The MOT on V5 HLM is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 HLM done?
V5 HLM was recorded at 66,724 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,712 miles a year.
Has V5 HLM ever failed its MOT?
No. V5 HLM has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V5 HLM 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 HLM find?
V5 HLM passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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