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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

V685 XEEMOT history

V685 XEE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2024
Mileage
126,333 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 XEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 XEE was last recorded at 126,333 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,331 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,333 miles
  • 2016 – 125,583 miles
  • 2015 – 123,892 miles
  • 2014 – 123,878 miles
  • 2012 – 121,605 miles
  • 2011 – 115,248 miles
  • 2010 – 108,158 miles
  • 2009 – 99,706 miles
  • 2008 – 92,192 miles
  • 2007 – 78,729 miles
  • 2006 – 64,374 miles
  • 2005 – 49,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,333 miles
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,333 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,333 miles
    Test number
    385966991028
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,331 miles (+748)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,331 miles
    Test number
    990244787185
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,583 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,583 miles
    Test number
    280510535054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,892 miles
    Test number
    659028115212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Fail123,892 miles (+14)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,892 miles
    Test number
    338777415234
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Fail123,878 miles (+2,273)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,878 miles
    Test number
    798582324132
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass121,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,605 miles
    Test number
    835276372225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,605 miles (+6,357)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,605 miles
    Test number
    945185272223
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass115,248 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,248 miles
    Test number
    118255581277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail115,211 miles (+7,053)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,211 miles
    Test number
    616840281299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass108,158 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,158 miles
    Test number
    171991080208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,144 miles (+8,438)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    551580680255
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass99,706 miles (+7,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    99,706 miles
    Test number
    624300689244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,192 miles (+13,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    92,192 miles
    Test number
    700516048388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    374555697489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,729 miles (+14,355)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    252105797226
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass64,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    542983606324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,374 miles (+14,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    511473906330
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass49,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    690064505386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 XEE

Does V685 XEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 XEE expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 XEE?
The MOT on V685 XEE expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 XEE done?
V685 XEE was recorded at 126,333 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 4,436 miles a year.
Has V685 XEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 XEE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V685 XEE 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 V685 XEE find?
V685 XEE passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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