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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,388 cc

V69 FWSMOT history

V69 FWS is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

V69 FWS red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
88,878 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V69 FWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V69 FWS was last recorded at 88,878 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,057 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
821 miles
Average per year
2,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,878 miles
  • 2023 – 88,057 miles
  • 2022 – 87,230 miles
  • 2021 – 86,585 miles
  • 2020 – 86,182 miles
  • 2019 – 85,268 miles
  • 2018 – 84,079 miles
  • 2017 – 82,741 miles
  • 2016 – 81,186 miles
  • 2015 – 79,807 miles
  • 2014 – 78,041 miles
  • 2013 – 75,463 miles
  • 2012 – 72,636 miles
  • 2011 – 69,045 miles
  • 2010 – 66,229 miles
  • 2009 – 62,200 miles
  • 2008 – 57,059 miles
  • 2007 – 51,651 miles
  • 2006 – 47,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,878 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Projected beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Projected beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

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 and Offside Rear inner wings covered

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside and offside headlights poor images

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside and offside front bottom ball joints dust covers perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,878 miles (+821)5 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    590185040952
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Projected beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Projected beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass88,057 miles (+8)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    110371333770
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Rear inner wings covered
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail88,049 miles (+819)4 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,049 miles
    Test number
    600074200018
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Rear inner wings covered
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,230 miles (+645)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,230 miles
    Test number
    364762098108
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted and Rear inner wings covered obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,585 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,585 miles
    Test number
    857929188711
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front bottom ball joints dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlights poor images
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms rusty
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and rear inner wing liners fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail86,581 miles (+399)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,581 miles
    Test number
    653764805394
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front wiper blades juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front bottom ball joints dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlights poor images
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms rusty
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and rear inner wing liners fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass86,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    749252498040
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front bottom ball joints dust covers
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

  8. Fail86,182 miles (+914)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    488789959362
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front bottom ball joints dust covers
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlights poor images
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wings covered
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low and sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

  9. Pass85,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    672480138212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,268 miles (+1,189)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    885684646672
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass84,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,079 miles
    Test number
    859336974765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,078 miles (+1,337)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,078 miles
    Test number
    454042844667
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass82,741 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    791117950132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    570088009904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,186 miles (+1,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    135800980189
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass79,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,807 miles
    Test number
    396041425035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,807 miles (+1,766)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,807 miles
    Test number
    415281425020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass78,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    847230724081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail78,041 miles (+2,578)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    176450624407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    205954223017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail75,463 miles (+2,827)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    676094423010
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass72,636 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    928063022077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,045 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,045 miles
    Test number
    595080521061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,229 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    704535520061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,200 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    992509519058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,059 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,059 miles
    Test number
    322645328090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,651 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    720635927036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    220716826077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,499 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    690906726025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V69 FWS

Does V69 FWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V69 FWS expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V69 FWS?
The MOT on V69 FWS expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V69 FWS done?
V69 FWS was recorded at 88,878 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 2,300 miles a year.
Has V69 FWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V69 FWS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V69 FWS 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 V69 FWS find?
V69 FWS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 5 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective projected beam image poor, and 16 more.

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