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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

V637 RCAMOT history

V637 RCA is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

V637 RCA red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
78,405 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 RCA was last recorded at 78,405 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,405 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,405 miles
  • 2023 – 73,313 miles
  • 2022 – 67,726 miles
  • 2021 – 62,760 miles
  • 2019 – 54,687 miles
  • 2018 – 47,758 miles
  • 2017 – 46,691 miles
  • 2016 – 46,062 miles
  • 2015 – 44,545 miles
  • 2014 – 43,409 miles
  • 2013 – 41,888 miles
  • 2012 – 40,190 miles
  • 2011 – 37,953 miles
  • 2010 – 36,837 miles
  • 2009 – 35,575 miles
  • 2008 – 34,633 miles
  • 2007 – 33,182 miles
  • 2006 – 30,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,405 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both headlights dull.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,405 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    320173221540
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,405 miles (+5,092)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    740197627580
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass73,313 miles (+5,587)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,313 miles
    Test number
    243607246431
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill advanced corrosion

  4. Pass67,726 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    211682916248
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,725 miles (+4,965)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    125895106388
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,760 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    294588985590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail62,757 miles (+8,070)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    820411849267
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass54,687 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    356213770886
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights dull.
    • AdvisoryBrake drum back plates corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Light misting of oil at steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail54,679 miles (+6,921)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    442565871769
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.34mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights dull.
    • AdvisoryBrake drum back plates corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Light misting of oil at steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass47,758 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,758 miles
    Test number
    314685155822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,691 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    874850809616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,062 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    503560504677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    835004435077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,545 miles (+1,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    889204935046
    • Repaired at testPassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  15. Pass43,409 miles (+1,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    109227024443
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass41,888 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    788438023089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,190 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,190 miles
    Test number
    126443312448
    • NoteAir-bag light on

  18. Fail40,189 miles (+2,236)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,189 miles
    Test number
    936562812046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAir-bag light on

  19. Pass37,953 miles (+1,116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,953 miles
    Test number
    728644311019
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass36,837 miles (+1,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,837 miles
    Test number
    751213530012
    • NoteSlight perishing of inner side wall o/s rear

  21. Pass35,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,575 miles
    Test number
    214169929090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,573 miles (+940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    952359429095
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

  23. Pass34,633 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,633 miles
    Test number
    833042838018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,182 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,182 miles
    Test number
    342570337024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,583 miles
    Test number
    524162636041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V637 RCA

Does V637 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V637 RCA expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V637 RCA?
The MOT on V637 RCA expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V637 RCA done?
V637 RCA was recorded at 78,405 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has V637 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 RCA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V637 RCA 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 RCA find?
V637 RCA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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