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Ford Focus

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V637 GROMOT history

V637 GRO is a yellow petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
152,945 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 GRO was last recorded at 152,945 miles on 8 Oct 2022, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,908 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
6,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,945 miles
  • 2021 – 148,072 miles
  • 2020 – 142,074 miles
  • 2018 – 135,817 miles
  • 2017 – 129,784 miles
  • 2016 – 122,202 miles
  • 2015 – 113,795 miles
  • 2014 – 111,678 miles
  • 2013 – 104,762 miles
  • 2012 – 96,270 miles
  • 2011 – 88,360 miles
  • 2010 – 83,937 miles
  • 2009 – 82,087 miles
  • 2008 – 73,931 miles
  • 2007 – 60,327 miles
  • 2006 – 47,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,945 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed - insulator perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link gaitors - perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes - corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,945 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,945 miles
    Test number
    849361171903
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed - insulator perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link gaitors - perished
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes - corroded

  2. Fail152,908 miles (+4,836)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,908 miles
    Test number
    651018964118
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed - insulator perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link gaitors - perished
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes - corroded

  3. Pass148,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    266346696093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake and hand brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail148,072 miles (+5,998)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    548203584135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake and hand brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass142,074 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,074 miles
    Test number
    337472450089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,068 miles (+6,251)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,068 miles
    Test number
    179750508244
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass135,817 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,817 miles
    Test number
    781552664156
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

  8. Fail135,810 miles (+6,026)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,810 miles
    Test number
    371421815103
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

  9. Pass129,784 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,784 miles
    Test number
    429415964561
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing corroded

  10. Fail129,758 miles (+7,556)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,758 miles
    Test number
    682255275705
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted has been hitting suspension (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes outer casing corroded

  11. Pass122,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,202 miles
    Test number
    598358715681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,202 miles (+8,407)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,202 miles
    Test number
    948423413244
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass113,795 miles (+2,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,795 miles
    Test number
    323874975897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass111,678 miles (+22)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,678 miles
    Test number
    335603104250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r inner brake back plate damp
    • NoteRear box outer skin corroded

  15. Fail111,656 miles (+6,894)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,656 miles
    Test number
    187859884138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r inner brake back plate damp
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges and getting close to limit and has a nail in it
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear box outer skin corroded

  16. Pass104,762 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,762 miles
    Test number
    478910893122
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

  17. Fail104,757 miles (+8,487)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,757 miles
    Test number
    205506383189
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing inner and outer edges

  18. Pass96,270 miles (+7,910)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    397248962125
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass88,360 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    786185161140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,937 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,937 miles
    Test number
    100132860180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,087 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,087 miles
    Test number
    221349659436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,931 miles (+13,604)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    483792328192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,327 miles (+13,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,327 miles
    Test number
    540754917150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,156 miles
    Test number
    293009806173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V637 GRO

Does V637 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V637 GRO expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V637 GRO?
The MOT on V637 GRO expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V637 GRO done?
V637 GRO was recorded at 152,945 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2022, an average of 6,423 miles a year.
Has V637 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 GRO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V637 GRO 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 V637 GRO find?
V637 GRO passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly chafed - insulator perished; offside front anti roll bar link gaitors - perished; rear metal brake pipes - corroded.

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