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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V654 DREMOT history

V654 DRE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2021
Mileage
145,635 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V654 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

V654 DRE was last recorded at 145,635 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 3,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,628 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,007 miles
Average per year
4,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 145,635 miles
  • 2020 – 142,628 miles
  • 2019 – 139,619 miles
  • 2018 – 137,815 miles
  • 2017 – 135,054 miles
  • 2016 – 129,803 miles
  • 2015 – 120,979 miles
  • 2014 – 113,583 miles
  • 2013 – 112,088 miles
  • 2012 – 107,571 miles
  • 2011 – 103,324 miles
  • 2010 – 97,820 miles
  • 2009 – 90,500 miles
  • 2008 – 81,686 miles
  • 2007 – 77,438 miles
  • 2006 – 69,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,635 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,635 miles (+3,007)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,635 miles
    Test number
    184852896852
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,628 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,628 miles
    Test number
    859759795875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,619 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,619 miles
    Test number
    848853014344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,815 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,815 miles
    Test number
    906662839562
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail137,815 miles (+2,761)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,815 miles
    Test number
    159807416335
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass135,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,054 miles
    Test number
    324078952693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail135,054 miles (+5,251)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,054 miles
    Test number
    831915986787
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass129,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    568140775261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,803 miles (+8,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    911436233880
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  10. Pass120,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    597833129113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail120,979 miles (+7,396)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    146787609000
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass113,583 miles (+11)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,583 miles
    Test number
    919814524388
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak,

  13. Fail113,572 miles (+1,484)2 dangerous8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,572 miles
    Test number
    929859914383
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak,

  14. Pass112,088 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,088 miles
    Test number
    736089193101
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight plat n/s rear wheel bearing

  15. Fail112,088 miles (+4,517)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,088 miles
    Test number
    557403393180
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight plat n/s rear wheel bearing

  16. Pass107,571 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    107,571 miles
    Test number
    115685392116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,324 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,324 miles
    Test number
    856116391170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,304 miles (+5,484)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,304 miles
    Test number
    799654891165
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass97,820 miles (+119)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,820 miles
    Test number
    322251110410
    • NoteOffside front tyre just in limit
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

  20. Fail97,701 miles (+7,201)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    332004800439
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre just in limit
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

  21. Pass90,500 miles (+8,814)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    203501989164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,686 miles
    Test number
    622201718238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,685 miles (+4,247)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    320791918419
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass77,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    271618737130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,438 miles (+8,404)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    394728637155
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass69,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,034 miles
    Test number
    702507136160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V654 DRE

Does V654 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V654 DRE expired on 19 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V654 DRE?
The MOT on V654 DRE expired on 19 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V654 DRE done?
V654 DRE was recorded at 145,635 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,948 miles a year.
Has V654 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V654 DRE has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V654 DRE 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 V654 DRE find?
V654 DRE failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 9 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 12 more.

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