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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

V638 LYAMOT history

V638 LYA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

V638 LYA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,934 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 LYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 LYA was last recorded at 115,934 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 10,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,670 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,264 miles
Average per year
4,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,934 miles
  • 2024 – 105,670 miles
  • 2023 – 96,668 miles
  • 2022 – 86,140 miles
  • 2021 – 80,386 miles
  • 2020 – 73,848 miles
  • 2019 – 68,114 miles
  • 2018 – 61,141 miles
  • 2017 – 55,079 miles
  • 2016 – 53,528 miles
  • 2015 – 52,471 miles
  • 2014 – 51,150 miles
  • 2013 – 49,263 miles
  • 2012 – 42,543 miles
  • 2011 – 38,690 miles
  • 2010 – 33,998 miles
  • 2009 – 33,239 miles
  • 2008 – 32,483 miles
  • 2007 – 30,207 miles
  • 2006 – 29,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,934 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box is badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,934 miles (+10,264)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,934 miles
    Test number
    916440943787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,670 miles (+9,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,670 miles
    Test number
    157397048781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,668 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,668 miles
    Test number
    358724796960
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  4. Fail96,654 miles (+10,514)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    297029919206
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust sections holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  5. Pass86,140 miles (+5,754)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,140 miles
    Test number
    486489095555
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly low effort
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass80,386 miles (+6,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    453905194705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens slightly cloudy

  7. Pass73,848 miles (+5,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    197356198902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight lens slightly clouded, not adversely effecting beam image
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  8. Pass68,114 miles (+6,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,114 miles
    Test number
    715674729808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight lens slightly clouded/deterorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  9. Pass61,141 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,141 miles
    Test number
    803477842740
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box is badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components are corroded.

  10. Fail61,141 miles (+6,062)3 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,141 miles
    Test number
    446360556733
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arch areas are badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box is badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components are corroded.

  11. Pass55,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    865638083122
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber split one side (support rubber )

  12. Fail55,078 miles (+1,550)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    374846143501
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed towards back end by outlet pipe to rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber split one side (support rubber )

  13. Pass53,528 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    164510762851
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail53,528 miles (+1,057)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    639107781358
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,471 miles
    Test number
    558127930460
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail52,471 miles (+1,321)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,471 miles
    Test number
    269739879354
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass51,150 miles (+1,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    178978924315
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass49,263 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,263 miles
    Test number
    519949813333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,543 miles (+3,853)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,543 miles
    Test number
    959117392224
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass38,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,690 miles
    Test number
    948293111325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,690 miles (+4,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,690 miles
    Test number
    345623711387
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  22. Pass33,998 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,998 miles
    Test number
    561860620349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,239 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    973449449351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,483 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,483 miles
    Test number
    371707558308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,369 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    522190018008
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  26. Fail31,369 miles (+1,162)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    674660218031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  27. Pass30,207 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,207 miles
    Test number
    982214307024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,443 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,443 miles
    Test number
    400680916048
    • NotePark brake travel

Questions about V638 LYA

Does V638 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 LYA expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 LYA?
The MOT on V638 LYA expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 LYA done?
V638 LYA was recorded at 115,934 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 4,377 miles a year.
Has V638 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 LYA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V638 LYA 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 V638 LYA find?
V638 LYA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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