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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

V66 PALMOT history

V66 PAL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

V66 PAL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,829 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 PAL was last recorded at 114,829 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,362 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,467 miles
Average per year
5,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,829 miles
  • 2025 – 112,362 miles
  • 2024 – 106,487 miles
  • 2023 – 102,800 miles
  • 2022 – 101,307 miles
  • 2021 – 99,476 miles
  • 2020 – 97,051 miles
  • 2019 – 93,603 miles
  • 2018 – 91,188 miles
  • 2017 – 89,603 miles
  • 2016 – 88,511 miles
  • 2015 – 81,074 miles
  • 2014 – 68,020 miles
  • 2013 – 58,069 miles
  • 2012 – 35,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,829 miles
  • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,829 miles (+2,467)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    970030328060
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,362 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    989253411208
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail112,362 miles (+5,875)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    699625255656
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,487 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,487 miles
    Test number
    810541872848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,477 miles (+3,677)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,477 miles
    Test number
    202772946757
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

  6. Pass102,800 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,800 miles
    Test number
    335529142673
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,790 miles (+1,483)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    522146179818
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,307 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,307 miles
    Test number
    824388222924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,476 miles (+2,425)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,476 miles
    Test number
    423559734358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass97,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,051 miles
    Test number
    353927501694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail97,051 miles (+3,448)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,051 miles
    Test number
    547337993493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass93,603 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    396615578785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,188 miles (+1,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,188 miles
    Test number
    452974600504
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn near minimum 1.5mm thickness limit

  14. Pass89,603 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,603 miles
    Test number
    784455454035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,511 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    239785121451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has a nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes are perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel

  16. Fail88,511 miles (+7,437)2 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    163611907202
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has a nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes are perished
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight

  17. Pass81,074 miles (+13,054)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,074 miles
    Test number
    229605305183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,020 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    189407004135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,851 miles (+9,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    566400204173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Pass58,069 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,069 miles
    Test number
    778966803114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,064 miles (+22,830)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    608843703184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass35,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,234 miles
    Test number
    297215662002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V66 PAL

Does V66 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V66 PAL is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V66 PAL?
The MOT on V66 PAL is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V66 PAL done?
V66 PAL was recorded at 114,829 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 5,567 miles a year.
Has V66 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 PAL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V66 PAL 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 V66 PAL find?
V66 PAL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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