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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

V628 DFVMOT history

V628 DFV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 62,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,989 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V628 DFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V628 DFV was last recorded at 62,989 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,797 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
1,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,989 miles
  • 2024 – 62,797 miles
  • 2022 – 62,563 miles
  • 2020 – 62,258 miles
  • 2019 – 61,659 miles
  • 2018 – 61,018 miles
  • 2017 – 60,213 miles
  • 2016 – 59,383 miles
  • 2015 – 57,974 miles
  • 2014 – 56,470 miles
  • 2013 – 55,489 miles
  • 2012 – 53,783 miles
  • 2011 – 52,008 miles
  • 2010 – 49,157 miles
  • 2009 – 46,665 miles
  • 2008 – 44,908 miles
  • 2007 – 41,258 miles
  • 2006 – 36,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,989 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    199029141170
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail62,989 miles (+192)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    710815010090
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,797 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    370986229312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail62,797 miles (+111)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,797 miles
    Test number
    291495386793
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    989346470053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,686 miles (+123)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    442185422642
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  7. Pass62,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    304513471738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,563 miles (+188)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    966658826907
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,375 miles
    Test number
    530143625634
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail62,375 miles (+117)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,375 miles
    Test number
    725484698052
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass62,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    450982957658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail62,258 miles (+599)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    944989513699
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    750490834222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail61,659 miles (+641)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    356510501754
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass61,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,018 miles
    Test number
    181153157356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  16. Fail61,018 miles (+805)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,018 miles
    Test number
    207317470209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  17. Pass60,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,213 miles
    Test number
    282298259771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail60,213 miles (+830)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,213 miles
    Test number
    783364407891
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass59,383 miles (+1,409)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,383 miles
    Test number
    347987675226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass57,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    356979185124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,974 miles (+1,504)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    876569685103
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass56,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    535795194192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,470 miles (+981)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    969375494187
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass55,489 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    207000893434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,783 miles (+1,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,783 miles
    Test number
    337507082144
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass52,008 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    389417681119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,157 miles (+2,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,157 miles
    Test number
    721768880166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass46,665 miles (+1,757)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    914357789115
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Pass44,908 miles (+3,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    940122398190
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass41,258 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,258 miles
    Test number
    642133297168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    433050476194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V628 DFV

Does V628 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V628 DFV is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V628 DFV?
The MOT on V628 DFV is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V628 DFV done?
V628 DFV was recorded at 62,989 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 1,354 miles a year.
Has V628 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V628 DFV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V628 DFV 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 V628 DFV find?
V628 DFV passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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