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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V687 FCFMOT history

V687 FCF is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2024
Mileage
136,453 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V687 FCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V687 FCF was last recorded at 136,453 miles on 15 May 2023, 12,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,980 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
12,473 miles
Average per year
5,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,453 miles
  • 2021 – 123,980 miles
  • 2020 – 119,249 miles
  • 2019 – 112,211 miles
  • 2018 – 104,545 miles
  • 2017 – 97,703 miles
  • 2016 – 89,523 miles
  • 2015 – 84,189 miles
  • 2014 – 78,149 miles
  • 2013 – 74,808 miles
  • 2011 – 69,707 miles
  • 2010 – 64,577 miles
  • 2009 – 60,259 miles
  • 2008 – 55,662 miles
  • 2007 – 49,740 miles
  • 2006 – 45,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,453 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • FRONT PADS WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND HAS BEEN WELDED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,453 miles
    Test number
    238925242926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  2. Fail136,442 miles (+12,462)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,442 miles
    Test number
    226085658774
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  3. Pass123,980 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,980 miles
    Test number
    153686183885
    • AdvisoryFRONT PADS WORN
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND HAS BEEN WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,940 miles (+4,691)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,940 miles
    Test number
    386907274169
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFRONT PADS WORN
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND HAS BEEN WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,249 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,249 miles
    Test number
    108449548456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,217 miles (+7,006)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    790198590169
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,211 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    408165836137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,545 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,545 miles
    Test number
    854723121153
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded next to tank
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  9. Fail104,522 miles (+6,819)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    499793182657
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded next to tank
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  10. Pass97,703 miles (+8,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    627315968052
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass89,523 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,523 miles
    Test number
    641961909401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

  12. Fail89,518 miles (+23)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,518 miles
    Test number
    545572378266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

  13. Fail89,495 miles (+5,306)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,495 miles
    Test number
    371229573296
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting point (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear radius arm bush deteriorated

  14. Pass84,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,189 miles
    Test number
    425187035027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,189 miles (+6,040)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,189 miles
    Test number
    818057035003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass78,149 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,149 miles
    Test number
    249077454084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,808 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    535814553021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,707 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    327616141490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,577 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    972430130258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,259 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    800176529262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,662 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,662 miles
    Test number
    604491238210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,740 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    800633837277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    281883726249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,369 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    831293626266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V687 FCF

Does V687 FCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V687 FCF expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V687 FCF?
The MOT on V687 FCF expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V687 FCF done?
V687 FCF was recorded at 136,453 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
Has V687 FCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V687 FCF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V687 FCF 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 V687 FCF find?
V687 FCF passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; outer sill covers fitted.

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