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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,989 cc

V681 NHKMOT history

V681 NHK is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2022.

V681 NHK gold Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2023
Mileage
149,819 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V681 NHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V681 NHK was last recorded at 149,819 miles on 28 Jun 2022, 17,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,253 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
17,566 miles
Average per year
6,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,819 miles
  • 2020 – 132,253 miles
  • 2019 – 119,490 miles
  • 2018 – 111,944 miles
  • 2017 – 108,267 miles
  • 2016 – 104,438 miles
  • 2015 – 99,237 miles
  • 2014 – 94,627 miles
  • 2013 – 86,181 miles
  • 2012 – 78,157 miles
  • 2011 – 74,549 miles
  • 2010 – 58,046 miles
  • 2009 – 50,142 miles
  • 2008 – 46,567 miles
  • 2007 – 41,219 miles
  • 2006 – 38,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,819 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,819 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,819 miles
    Test number
    198133089406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail149,819 miles (+17,566)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,819 miles
    Test number
    131385208171
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass132,253 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,253 miles
    Test number
    283272756963
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail132,252 miles (+12,762)2 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,252 miles
    Test number
    198228634245
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,490 miles
    Test number
    252090174127
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated

  6. Fail119,490 miles (+7,546)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,490 miles
    Test number
    405550034754
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated

  7. Pass111,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,944 miles
    Test number
    370515312872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,944 miles (+46)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,944 miles
    Test number
    518123615705
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail111,898 miles (+3,631)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,898 miles
    Test number
    290495712928
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lower front wing (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass108,267 miles (+3,829)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    487701051261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll prescribed area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipe greased
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Pass104,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,438 miles
    Test number
    586873876484
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail104,438 miles (+5,201)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,438 miles
    Test number
    579273328536
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail99,237 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,237 miles
    Test number
    465652245153
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass99,237 miles (+4,610)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,237 miles
    Test number
    968222445145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass94,627 miles (+8,446)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    976094204164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,181 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,181 miles
    Test number
    907370733155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,158 miles (+8,001)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,158 miles
    Test number
    488778523154
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass78,157 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    129725532082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,549 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,549 miles
    Test number
    325711131044
    • 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)

  20. Fail74,548 miles (+16,502)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    199884121069
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Pass58,046 miles (+7,904)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,046 miles
    Test number
    583216210015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll brake pipes are grease covered unable to check properly
    • NoteSlight fluid leak from steering rack

  22. Pass50,142 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,142 miles
    Test number
    863445219040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,567 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    200109908069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,219 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,219 miles
    Test number
    980187517097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,193 miles
    Test number
    292503916029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V681 NHK

Does V681 NHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V681 NHK expired on 27 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V681 NHK?
The MOT on V681 NHK expired on 27 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V681 NHK done?
V681 NHK was recorded at 149,819 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2022, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
Has V681 NHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V681 NHK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V681 NHK 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 V681 NHK find?
V681 NHK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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