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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,388 cc

V638 MBVMOT history

V638 MBV is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

V638 MBV green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
130,628 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 MBV was last recorded at 130,628 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 7,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,597 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7,031 miles
Average per year
4,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,628 miles
  • 2022 – 123,597 miles
  • 2021 – 116,208 miles
  • 2020 – 109,021 miles
  • 2019 – 102,349 miles
  • 2018 – 94,562 miles
  • 2016 – 83,482 miles
  • 2015 – 77,173 miles
  • 2014 – 74,866 miles
  • 2013 – 74,287 miles
  • 2012 – 73,306 miles
  • 2011 – 72,109 miles
  • 2010 – 71,064 miles
  • 2009 – 70,308 miles
  • 2008 – 69,122 miles
  • 2007 – 67,204 miles
  • 2006 – 63,473 miles
  • 2005 – 59,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,628 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Aftermarket air filter fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear coils have heavy surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear of sills have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine stabiliser has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel filler pipes to tank have surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear axle has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,628 miles (+7,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,628 miles
    Test number
    613866521703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,597 miles (+7,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,597 miles
    Test number
    405130746893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,208 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,208 miles
    Test number
    488371888801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,207 miles (+7,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,207 miles
    Test number
    615766755158
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass109,021 miles (+6,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,021 miles
    Test number
    172116971801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,349 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,349 miles
    Test number
    979157058863
    • AdvisoryAftermarket air filter fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coils have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear of sills have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine stabiliser has play
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes to tank have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion

  7. Fail102,349 miles (+7,787)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,349 miles
    Test number
    593603052085
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre section loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket air filter fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coils have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear of sills have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine stabiliser has play
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes to tank have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion

  8. Pass94,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,562 miles
    Test number
    411879605685
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis and underbody covered in mud

  9. Fail94,562 miles (+11,080)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,562 miles
    Test number
    784551837091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and wont adjust (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis and underbody covered in mud

  10. Pass83,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,482 miles
    Test number
    607796409167
    • AdvisoryAnti freeze leak on unit below alternator
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated

  11. Fail83,482 miles (+6,309)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,482 miles
    Test number
    817200639509
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti freeze leak on unit below alternator
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated

  12. Pass77,173 miles (+2,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,173 miles
    Test number
    853941727048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres out of shape

  13. Pass74,866 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    565196334332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,287 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    675818593291
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass73,306 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    149370502379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,109 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    128319491246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,064 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    951516010349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,308 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    483841329327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,122 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,122 miles
    Test number
    431100418460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,204 miles (+3,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    390390137339
    • NoteExhaust middle and tail boxes corroded

  21. Pass63,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    992022916345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,473 miles (+4,261)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    202402816357
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass59,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    421103315363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,212 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    862473415363
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V638 MBV

Does V638 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 MBV expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 MBV?
The MOT on V638 MBV expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 MBV done?
V638 MBV was recorded at 130,628 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 4,132 miles a year.
Has V638 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 MBV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on V638 MBV 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 MBV find?
V638 MBV passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front outer suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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