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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

V62 HVXMOT history

V62 HVX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 229,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
229,583 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V62 HVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V62 HVX was last recorded at 229,583 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2023: 153,943 miles, lower than 224,762 miles on 22 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,219 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,364 miles
Average per year
8,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,583 miles
  • 2024 – 226,219 miles
  • 2023 – 224,771 miles
  • 2022 – 217,396 miles
  • 2021 – 208,105 miles
  • 2020 – 202,362 miles
  • 2019 – 191,940 miles
  • 2018 – 180,701 miles
  • 2017 – 171,947 miles
  • 2016 – 163,086 miles
  • 2015 – 153,612 miles
  • 2014 – 144,193 miles
  • 2013 – 134,502 miles
  • 2012 – 126,690 miles
  • 2011 – 117,425 miles
  • 2009 – 107,754 miles
  • 2008 – 97,048 miles
  • 2007 – 84,127 miles
  • 2006 – 71,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 parking brake has low efficacy
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a slight leak and flexi pipe breaking apart

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,583 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    229,583 miles
    Test number
    286503250827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 parking brake has low efficacy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail229,583 miles (+3,364)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,583 miles
    Test number
    901682524658
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 parking brake has low efficacy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass226,219 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    226,219 miles
    Test number
    512587594556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail226,205 miles (+1,434)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,205 miles
    Test number
    653031887111
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass224,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    224,771 miles
    Test number
    390739147254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,943 miles (-70,819)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,943 miles
    Test number
    483812255321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass224,762 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    224,762 miles
    Test number
    869424787429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass217,396 miles (+9,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    217,396 miles
    Test number
    360054327860
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass208,105 miles (+39)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    208,105 miles
    Test number
    885996520679
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail208,066 miles (+5,704)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,066 miles
    Test number
    682196297738
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass202,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    202,362 miles
    Test number
    216876504135
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail202,362 miles (+10,422)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,362 miles
    Test number
    512573417771
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass191,940 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    191,940 miles
    Test number
    217664837499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass180,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    180,701 miles
    Test number
    752768606100
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail180,701 miles (+8,754)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,701 miles
    Test number
    118562027819
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass171,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,947 miles
    Test number
    461939441896
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a slight leak and flexi pipe breaking apart
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail171,947 miles (+8,861)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,947 miles
    Test number
    855435637440
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a slight leak and flexi pipe breaking apart
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass163,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,086 miles
    Test number
    829481739403
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail163,086 miles (+9,474)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,086 miles
    Test number
    693708423712
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass153,612 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    153,612 miles
    Test number
    777063565093
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  21. Fail153,612 miles (+9,419)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,612 miles
    Test number
    139953865076
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  22. Pass144,193 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,193 miles
    Test number
    378064764016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Fail144,193 miles (+9,691)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,193 miles
    Test number
    245554264027
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass134,502 miles (+7,812)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,502 miles
    Test number
    945340773051
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass126,690 miles (+9,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,690 miles
    Test number
    316907662031
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass117,425 miles (+9,671)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,425 miles
    Test number
    848124171015
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass107,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    107,754 miles
    Test number
    410563519334
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail107,754 miles (+10,706)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,754 miles
    Test number
    884800419327
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass97,048 miles (+12,921)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    303936618306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass84,127 miles (+12,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    453991917411
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Fail71,899 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    263301116317
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront windows tinted

  32. Pass71,899 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    621041116338
    • NoteFront windows tinted

Questions about V62 HVX

Does V62 HVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V62 HVX is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V62 HVX?
The MOT on V62 HVX is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V62 HVX done?
V62 HVX was recorded at 229,583 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,279 miles a year.
Has V62 HVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V62 HVX has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V62 HVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V62 HVX find?
V62 HVX passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear parking brake has low efficacy, and 1 more.

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