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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

V687 LHJMOT history

V687 LHJ is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 143,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

V687 LHJ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
143,789 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V687 LHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V687 LHJ was last recorded at 143,789 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 3,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,464 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,325 miles
Average per year
3,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,789 miles
  • 2021 – 140,464 miles
  • 2020 – 137,127 miles
  • 2018 – 131,215 miles
  • 2017 – 129,043 miles
  • 2016 – 126,855 miles
  • 2015 – 124,072 miles
  • 2014 – 121,713 miles
  • 2013 – 119,537 miles
  • 2012 – 116,919 miles
  • 2011 – 114,329 miles
  • 2010 – 111,930 miles
  • 2009 – 107,680 miles
  • 2008 – 102,920 miles
  • 2006 – 89,599 miles
  • 2005 – 80,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,789 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryN/s/r seat not fitted at time of test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake travel high
  • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

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 Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,789 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,789 miles
    Test number
    699120448469
    • AdvisoryN/s/r seat not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  2. Fail143,787 miles (+3,323)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,787 miles
    Test number
    907608509736
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r seat not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  3. Pass140,464 miles (+3,337)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,464 miles
    Test number
    807275753169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/side wiper blade short

  4. Pass137,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,127 miles
    Test number
    278669916943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail137,125 miles (+3,653)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    100741282155
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass133,472 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,472 miles
    Test number
    769944363496
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage from being trapped in the seat catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front intermediate bearing getting noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car getting very rusty and has been covered on a black paint stuff all over axle/floor sills etc

  7. Fail133,467 miles (+2,252)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,467 miles
    Test number
    470245088899
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight damage from being trapped in the seat catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front intermediate bearing getting noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car getting very rusty and has been covered on a black paint stuff all over axle/floor sills etc

  8. Pass131,215 miles (+19)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,215 miles
    Test number
    360072796202
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp brackets broken but no considered to be insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail131,196 miles (+2,153)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,196 miles
    Test number
    569393400131
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp brackets broken but no considered to be insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass129,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,043 miles
    Test number
    383574060725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail129,043 miles (+2,188)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,043 miles
    Test number
    309658317851
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass126,855 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,855 miles
    Test number
    783625782503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass124,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,072 miles
    Test number
    468181184335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail124,072 miles (+2,359)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,072 miles
    Test number
    455230498118
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail121,713 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,713 miles
    Test number
    366497434312
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass121,713 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,713 miles
    Test number
    855967134318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass119,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    455093343486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,537 miles (+2,618)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    709173843372
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Fail116,919 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    277623862342
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass116,919 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    678613062313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,329 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,329 miles
    Test number
    185072561333
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass114,329 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,329 miles
    Test number
    226162361391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    111,930 miles
    Test number
    890025460330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail111,930 miles (+4,250)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,930 miles
    Test number
    503444560306
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail107,680 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    141393769353
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass107,680 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    844313469347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass102,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    102,920 miles
    Test number
    713314068368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail102,920 miles (+6,432)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,920 miles
    Test number
    822444368348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass96,488 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    96,488 miles
    Test number
    773953508049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass89,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    490339246323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail89,599 miles (+8,890)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    814368146351
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  32. Pass80,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    641684765366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail80,709 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    262754365381
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about V687 LHJ

Does V687 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V687 LHJ expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V687 LHJ?
The MOT on V687 LHJ expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V687 LHJ done?
V687 LHJ was recorded at 143,789 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 3,708 miles a year.
Has V687 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V687 LHJ has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V687 LHJ 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 LHJ find?
V687 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test; nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged; nearside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm, and 3 more.

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