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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

V709 DWHMOT history

V709 DWH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,716 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 DWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 DWH was last recorded at 148,716 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,714 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,716 miles
  • 2025 – 145,904 miles
  • 2024 – 144,012 miles
  • 2023 – 142,611 miles
  • 2022 – 134,190 miles
  • 2021 – 129,840 miles
  • 2020 – 125,640 miles
  • 2019 – 119,789 miles
  • 2018 – 114,607 miles
  • 2017 – 108,658 miles
  • 2016 – 101,342 miles
  • 2015 – 94,236 miles
  • 2014 – 87,289 miles
  • 2013 – 80,903 miles
  • 2012 – 74,883 miles
  • 2011 – 66,097 miles
  • 2010 – 66,084 miles
  • 2008 – 64,125 miles
  • 2007 – 58,284 miles
  • 2006 – 52,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,716 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,716 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,716 miles
    Test number
    625276049449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,714 miles (+2,810)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,714 miles
    Test number
    939683693129
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,904 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,904 miles
    Test number
    462728248478
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail145,903 miles (+1,891)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,903 miles
    Test number
    128358294897
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass144,012 miles (+1,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    520041947712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot damaged, not effecting operation.

  6. Pass142,611 miles (+8,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,611 miles
    Test number
    149967809089
    • AdvisoryFront tyres edges worn, both and low pressure.

  7. Pass134,190 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,190 miles
    Test number
    726743038501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail134,189 miles (+4,349)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    959940693299
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass129,840 miles (+4,200)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,840 miles
    Test number
    541486850221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield losse
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle has under seal applied

  10. Pass125,640 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,640 miles
    Test number
    257459535881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cover missing

  11. Fail125,637 miles (+5,848)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,637 miles
    Test number
    519724158123
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion

  12. Pass119,789 miles (+5,182)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    310906875164
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion

  13. Pass114,607 miles (+5,949)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,607 miles
    Test number
    793199589156
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion

  14. Pass108,658 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    792773749115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,657 miles (+7,315)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,657 miles
    Test number
    277010081499
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass101,342 miles (+7,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,342 miles
    Test number
    183027636480
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass94,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    679357276068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,236 miles (+6,947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    371333175320
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass87,289 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    416036424330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,903 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    299417623300
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass80,903 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    477467823402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,883 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    589379022366
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  23. Fail74,883 miles (+8,786)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    926449822367
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  24. Pass66,097 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,097 miles
    Test number
    406705531346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    874168810265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,084 miles (+1,959)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    464215910202
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass64,125 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,125 miles
    Test number
    602222608378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,284 miles (+5,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    460914507477
    • 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)

  29. Pass52,791 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,791 miles
    Test number
    914576486233
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper split

Questions about V709 DWH

Does V709 DWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V709 DWH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V709 DWH?
The MOT on V709 DWH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V709 DWH done?
V709 DWH was recorded at 148,716 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
Has V709 DWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 DWH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V709 DWH 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 V709 DWH find?
V709 DWH passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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