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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

V63 DEAMOT history

V63 DEA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
54,428 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V63 DEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V63 DEA was last recorded at 54,428 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,294 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
1,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,428 miles
  • 2023 – 54,294 miles
  • 2022 – 54,171 miles
  • 2021 – 54,070 miles
  • 2020 – 54,030 miles
  • 2019 – 53,741 miles
  • 2018 – 52,770 miles
  • 2017 – 51,240 miles
  • 2016 – 50,356 miles
  • 2015 – 49,441 miles
  • 2014 – 48,699 miles
  • 2013 – 48,179 miles
  • 2012 – 45,113 miles
  • 2011 – 42,435 miles
  • 2010 – 39,661 miles
  • 2009 – 37,036 miles
  • 2008 – 33,660 miles
  • 2007 – 30,203 miles
  • 2006 – 26,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,428 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,428 miles (+134)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,428 miles
    Test number
    646203233528
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass54,294 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    687762479428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,291 miles (+120)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    671401427257
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass54,171 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,171 miles
    Test number
    379178803068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,070 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,070 miles
    Test number
    342537586526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    487764074355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,030 miles (+289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    705714997344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass53,741 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    700331944537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,692 miles (+922)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,692 miles
    Test number
    224666334150
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex, the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass52,770 miles (+1,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    711219655827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass51,240 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    633379626045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass50,356 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    645027734008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,348 miles (+907)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,348 miles
    Test number
    807727726767
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  14. Pass49,441 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    698006155055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,699 miles
    Test number
    249861344049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,699 miles (+520)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,699 miles
    Test number
    589211244064
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass48,179 miles (+3,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,179 miles
    Test number
    649933543037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass45,113 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    307605342039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,435 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,435 miles
    Test number
    829644251025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,661 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    164475150021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,036 miles (+3,376)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,036 miles
    Test number
    142034459433
    • NoteFront number plate has damage but still can be read at 20m
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cut in tread down to cords but not over 25mm
  22. Pass33,660 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    800451558095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,203 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,203 miles
    Test number
    122089957087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,245 miles
    Test number
    152912356004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V63 DEA

Does V63 DEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V63 DEA expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V63 DEA?
The MOT on V63 DEA expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V63 DEA done?
V63 DEA was recorded at 54,428 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 1,562 miles a year.
Has V63 DEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V63 DEA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V63 DEA 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 V63 DEA find?
V63 DEA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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