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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V686 LONMOT history

V686 LON is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
98,601 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 LON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 LON was last recorded at 98,601 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,597 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,601 miles
  • 2022 – 98,597 miles
  • 2018 – 96,663 miles
  • 2017 – 93,724 miles
  • 2016 – 90,275 miles
  • 2015 – 83,528 miles
  • 2014 – 79,934 miles
  • 2013 – 75,137 miles
  • 2012 – 70,439 miles
  • 2011 – 67,213 miles
  • 2010 – 63,812 miles
  • 2009 – 61,004 miles
  • 2008 – 57,189 miles
  • 2007 – 53,484 miles
  • 2006 – 45,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,601 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion through out vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,601 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,601 miles
    Test number
    545783562065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion through out vehicle
  2. Pass98,597 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    398085484924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,594 miles (+1,931)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    112649403233
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass96,663 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    429246855636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,724 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    519248300213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,275 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,275 miles
    Test number
    911316024205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,528 miles (+3,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    152789379108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass79,934 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    815126244223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,137 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    538289733291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,439 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    109995232200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,213 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    528373141266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,812 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    362390730489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,004 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    323746949263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,189 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    743654028203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,187 miles (+3,703)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    662755718221
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass53,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    391420757279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,484 miles (+8,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    172960657241
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass45,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    540814976107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V686 LON

Does V686 LON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V686 LON expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V686 LON?
The MOT on V686 LON expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V686 LON done?
V686 LON was recorded at 98,601 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has V686 LON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 LON has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V686 LON 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 V686 LON find?
V686 LON passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear wheel bearing has slight play both; age related corrosion through out vehicle.

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