Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc
V679 DRUMOT history
V679 DRU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 28,762 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 28,762 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V679 DRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V679 DRU was last recorded at 28,762 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Nov 2013: 2,766 miles, lower than 59,566 miles on 19 Nov 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 28,752 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 28,762 miles
- 2023 – 18,179 miles
- 2022 – 14,360 miles
- 2021 – 14,358 miles
- 2020 – 14,285 miles
- 2019 – 13,903 miles
- 2018 – 12,929 miles
- 2017 – 11,463 miles
- 2016 – 9,803 miles
- 2015 – 7,790 miles
- 2014 – 5,447 miles
- 2013 – 2,766 miles
- 2012 – 59,566 miles
- 2011 – 56,753 miles
- 2010 – 53,932 miles
- 2009 – 49,781 miles
- 2008 – 45,110 miles
- 2007 – 39,184 miles
- 2006 – 33,941 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass28,762 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Central Front exhaust flexy joint deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,762 miles (+10)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 28,762 miles
- Test number
- 516989079910
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail28,752 miles (+10,573)1 major1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,752 miles
- Test number
- 132948043550
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass18,179 miles (+3,819)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 18,179 miles
- Test number
- 617359866713
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches corroded
Pass14,360 miles (+2)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 14,360 miles
- Test number
- 115265739773
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexy joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass14,358 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 14,358 miles
- Test number
- 430677181210
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail14,358 miles (+73)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,358 miles
- Test number
- 706676404628
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass14,285 miles (+382)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 14,285 miles
- Test number
- 383292392788
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass13,903 miles (+974)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 13,903 miles
- Test number
- 458046767308
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass12,929 miles (+1,466)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 12,929 miles
- Test number
- 845156346224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,463 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 11,463 miles
- Test number
- 199608449653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail11,463 miles (+1,660)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,463 miles
- Test number
- 165482646642
- 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass9,803 miles (+2,013)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 9,803 miles
- Test number
- 674242485239
- AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust flexy joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass7,790 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 7,790 miles
- Test number
- 363724428913
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass5,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 5,447 miles
- Test number
- 468511924404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,447 miles (+2,681)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,447 miles
- Test number
- 608201624308
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass2,766 miles (-56,800)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 2,766 miles
- Test number
- 886452823310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,566 miles (+2,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,566 miles
- Test number
- 855464822385
- 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)
Pass56,753 miles (+2,821)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 56,753 miles
- Test number
- 197867321398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,932 miles (+4,151)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 53,932 miles
- Test number
- 181497520335
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail49,781 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,781 miles
- Test number
- 410797829380
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront no/ plate poor
Pass49,781 miles (+4,671)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 49,781 miles
- Test number
- 780897629398
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront no/ plate poor
Fail45,110 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,110 miles
- Test number
- 450679228443
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,110 miles (+5,926)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 45,110 miles
- Test number
- 802279528373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,184 miles (+5,243)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 39,184 miles
- Test number
- 801034727387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 33,941 miles
- Test number
- 981070426313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V679 DRU
- Does V679 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V679 DRU expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V679 DRU?
- The MOT on V679 DRU expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V679 DRU done?
- V679 DRU was recorded at 28,762 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Has V679 DRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V679 DRU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on V679 DRU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V679 DRU find?
- V679 DRU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.
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