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Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

V642 DFXMOT history

V642 DFX is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

V642 DFX red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
90,463 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 DFX
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
3 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 DFX was last recorded at 90,463 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 13,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,155 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,308 miles
Average per year
3,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,463 miles
  • 2025 – 77,155 miles
  • 2024 – 70,171 miles
  • 2023 – 66,186 miles
  • 2022 – 61,420 miles
  • 2021 – 60,491 miles
  • 2019 – 59,894 miles
  • 2018 – 59,475 miles
  • 2016 – 57,212 miles
  • 2015 – 55,753 miles
  • 2014 – 53,573 miles
  • 2013 – 48,178 miles
  • 2011 – 44,454 miles
  • 2010 – 40,875 miles
  • 2009 – 38,022 miles
  • 2008 – 35,038 miles
  • 2007 – 29,970 miles
  • 2006 – 26,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,463 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,463 miles (+13,308)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    90,463 miles
    Test number
    275542960910
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,155 miles (+6,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    623346702652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisorySuspension surface corrosion.

  3. Pass70,171 miles (+3,985)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,171 miles
    Test number
    606397085572
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,186 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,186 miles
    Test number
    103694653667
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,186 miles (+4,766)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,186 miles
    Test number
    929124361449
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,420 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    359841215026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,491 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,491 miles
    Test number
    956346036251
    • AdvisoryClutch heavily worn
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail60,491 miles (+597)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,491 miles
    Test number
    332102610505
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch heavily worn
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass59,894 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,894 miles
    Test number
    454541241543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,475 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    868619013789
    • AdvisoryRear suspension-subframe areas very rusty in places

  11. Pass58,955 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,955 miles
    Test number
    796979224760
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail58,953 miles (+1,741)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    316235318758
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass57,212 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,212 miles
    Test number
    288217038580
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment nearing limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension parts rusty
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around power steering pump area
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion noted to rear body area

  14. Fail57,212 miles (+1,459)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,212 miles
    Test number
    293969060679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment nearing limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension parts rusty
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around power steering pump area
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion noted to rear body area

  15. Pass55,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    204762005271
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bold on inner edge

  16. Fail55,753 miles (+2,180)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    983062441762
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bold on inner edge

  17. Pass53,573 miles (+2,151)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    975750054303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT AIMS POOR
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass51,422 miles (+3,244)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    818502604084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front headlights poor
    • NoteSlight dampness around steering pump area.
    • NoteWiper blades split on edges

  19. Pass48,178 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    956912503042
    • NoteBOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

  20. Fail48,178 miles (+3,724)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    696432703035
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP AREA

  21. Pass44,454 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,454 miles
    Test number
    455555051423
    • NotePOWER STEERING PUMP SLIGHTLY DAMP

  22. Fail44,414 miles (+3,539)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,414 miles
    Test number
    525904051342
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NotePOWER STEERING PUMP SLIGHTLY DAMP

  23. Pass40,875 miles (+2,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,875 miles
    Test number
    332394940355
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low

  24. Pass38,022 miles (+2,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    671933649329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass35,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    572935048322
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail35,038 miles (+2,462)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    183175348396
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass32,576 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    940703808001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,970 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,970 miles
    Test number
    112447717037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,350 miles
    Test number
    180124626073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V642 DFX

Does V642 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V642 DFX is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V642 DFX?
The MOT on V642 DFX is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V642 DFX done?
V642 DFX was recorded at 90,463 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,144 miles a year.
Has V642 DFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 DFX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V642 DFX 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 V642 DFX find?
V642 DFX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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