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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

V689 MBVMOT history

V689 MBV is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

V689 MBV red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
97,093 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V689 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V689 MBV was last recorded at 97,093 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 2,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,529 miles · 25 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,564 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,093 miles
  • 2021 – 94,529 miles
  • 2019 – 91,598 miles
  • 2018 – 88,510 miles
  • 2017 – 85,457 miles
  • 2016 – 83,496 miles
  • 2015 – 81,446 miles
  • 2014 – 78,552 miles
  • 2013 – 75,418 miles
  • 2012 – 71,971 miles
  • 2011 – 66,801 miles
  • 2010 – 62,496 miles
  • 2009 – 58,134 miles
  • 2008 – 52,764 miles
  • 2007 – 41,414 miles
  • 2006 – 34,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear fuel tank strap corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,093 miles (+2,564)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    627147202085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass94,529 miles (+2,931)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,529 miles
    Test number
    459574175368
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded but not weakend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,598 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    365482404868
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted

  4. Fail91,598 miles (+3,088)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    295152845094
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamps poor condition (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/14
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted

  5. Pass88,510 miles (+3,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    421062529915
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    191100043894
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion

  7. Fail85,457 miles (+1,961)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    760595689003
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion

  8. Pass83,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,496 miles
    Test number
    196502472992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension bed

  9. Fail83,496 miles (+2,050)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,496 miles
    Test number
    969677802484
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension bed

  10. Pass81,446 miles (+2,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,446 miles
    Test number
    577417458378
    • AdvisoryAdvise cover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion to rear beam

  11. Pass78,552 miles (+3,134)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    427553854300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to rear subframe

  12. Pass75,418 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,418 miles
    Test number
    449217443352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise front metal brake pipes from flexys poor condition
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit 185/65/14
    • NoteAdvise rear metal brake pipes from flexys poor condition
    • NoteAdvise rear subframe corrosion

  13. Fail75,418 miles (+3,447)1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,418 miles
    Test number
    799937743396
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise front metal brake pipes from flexys poor condition
    • NoteAdvise front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit 185/65/14
    • NoteAdvise rear metal brake pipes from flexys poor condition
    • NoteAdvise rear subframe corrosion

  14. Fail71,971 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,971 miles
    Test number
    385089242328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCovers fitted over front/rear inner wings / outer sills [unable too check some components]

  15. Pass71,971 miles (+5,170)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,971 miles
    Test number
    568909042337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCovers fitted over front/rear inner wings / outer sills [unable too check some components]

  16. Pass66,801 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,801 miles
    Test number
    929190251390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness.
    • NoteUnable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

  17. Fail66,800 miles (+4,304)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    297720051368
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness.
    • NoteUnable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

  18. Pass62,496 miles (+4,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    461758140309
    • 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)

  19. Pass58,134 miles (+5,370)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    281223669360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness.
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills due to plastic covers.

  20. Pass52,764 miles (+4,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,764 miles
    Test number
    970554868398
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass47,951 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    433910018023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,414 miles (+7,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,414 miles
    Test number
    613749807072
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass34,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,225 miles
    Test number
    204691516060
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V689 MBV

Does V689 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V689 MBV expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V689 MBV?
The MOT on V689 MBV expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V689 MBV done?
V689 MBV was recorded at 97,093 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has V689 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V689 MBV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on V689 MBV 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 V689 MBV find?
V689 MBV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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