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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

V626 GEVMOT history

V626 GEV is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
162,850 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V626 GEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V626 GEV was last recorded at 162,850 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,528 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
322 miles
Average per year
5,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,850 miles
  • 2024 – 162,528 miles
  • 2023 – 162,147 miles
  • 2022 – 160,867 miles
  • 2021 – 159,179 miles
  • 2020 – 158,060 miles
  • 2019 – 156,006 miles
  • 2018 – 151,121 miles
  • 2017 – 145,688 miles
  • 2016 – 141,268 miles
  • 2015 – 136,601 miles
  • 2014 – 129,578 miles
  • 2013 – 122,548 miles
  • 2012 – 114,396 miles
  • 2011 – 107,639 miles
  • 2010 – 100,403 miles
  • 2009 – 91,145 miles
  • 2008 – 80,576 miles
  • 2007 – 71,905 miles
  • 2006 – 66,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,850 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVarious bodywork damage

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,850 miles (+322)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,850 miles
    Test number
    534437874573
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious bodywork damage

  2. Pass162,528 miles (+381)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,528 miles
    Test number
    873560764024
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass162,147 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,147 miles
    Test number
    464162374081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,146 miles (+1,279)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,146 miles
    Test number
    278789092590
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit c/o 12.510 limit is 0.200 h/c 1184 limit is 200 lambda 0.751 limit is between 0.751-1.030 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,867 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,867 miles
    Test number
    854981021392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail160,840 miles (+1,661)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,840 miles
    Test number
    264834731969
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass159,179 miles (+1,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,179 miles
    Test number
    104874706409
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sills / floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass158,060 miles (+2,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    195660253526
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,006 miles (+4,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,006 miles
    Test number
    861931940272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear adjacent to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass151,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,121 miles
    Test number
    265012328506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,121 miles (+5,433)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,121 miles
    Test number
    785964477731
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass145,688 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,688 miles
    Test number
    692777034021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail145,642 miles (+4,374)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,642 miles
    Test number
    895402234656
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass141,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,268 miles
    Test number
    395034253413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,268 miles (+4,667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,268 miles
    Test number
    808542971413
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass136,601 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,601 miles
    Test number
    534600138451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,578 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,578 miles
    Test number
    235954174248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,548 miles
    Test number
    136187973256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,548 miles (+8,152)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,548 miles
    Test number
    869047473266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  20. Pass114,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,396 miles
    Test number
    807214652249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Fail114,395 miles (+6,756)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    915804952218
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass107,639 miles (+7,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,639 miles
    Test number
    406719841253
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Pass100,403 miles (+9,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,403 miles
    Test number
    563628750271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,145 miles (+10,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    223284959280
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass80,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    172103468279
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Fail80,576 miles (+8,671)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    423133468233
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass71,905 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    844929497109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    244395696480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,252 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    983685496141
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V626 GEV

Does V626 GEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V626 GEV expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V626 GEV?
The MOT on V626 GEV expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V626 GEV done?
V626 GEV was recorded at 162,850 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 5,023 miles a year.
Has V626 GEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V626 GEV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V626 GEV 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 V626 GEV find?
V626 GEV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 15 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 12 more.

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