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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V709 ECBMOT history

V709 ECB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
105,405 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 ECB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 ECB was last recorded at 105,405 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 3,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,710 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,695 miles
Average per year
3,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,405 miles
  • 2021 – 101,710 miles
  • 2020 – 99,216 miles
  • 2019 – 96,570 miles
  • 2018 – 92,912 miles
  • 2017 – 88,771 miles
  • 2016 – 84,796 miles
  • 2015 – 80,659 miles
  • 2014 – 76,986 miles
  • 2013 – 73,158 miles
  • 2012 – 69,624 miles
  • 2011 – 66,095 miles
  • 2010 – 62,695 miles
  • 2009 – 58,666 miles
  • 2008 – 55,473 miles
  • 2007 – 52,505 miles
  • 2006 – 46,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,405 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,405 miles (+3,695)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    107247761795
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    386680445336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail101,710 miles (+2,494)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    968492450841
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,216 miles (+2,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    421509374465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,570 miles (+3,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    780197899961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,912 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,912 miles
    Test number
    207521448746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail92,894 miles (+4,123)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    769081486540
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,771 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    436877514223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,768 miles (+3,972)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    677911923993
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass84,796 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,796 miles
    Test number
    485541360888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,659 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,659 miles
    Test number
    135457332340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,986 miles
    Test number
    896198524307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail76,982 miles (+3,824)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    465188224334
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass73,158 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,158 miles
    Test number
    965311733303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,624 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    306519612328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,616 miles (+3,521)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    455018812437
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Pass66,095 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    66,095 miles
    Test number
    675100421314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail66,076 miles (+3,381)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    875599511358
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,695 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,695 miles
    Test number
    970759220379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,687 miles (+4,021)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,687 miles
    Test number
    110598320340
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass58,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    654184819392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,666 miles (+3,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    943764019399
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass55,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    203231118300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,470 miles (+2,965)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    691011418359
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Pass52,505 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    264549937386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,248 miles
    Test number
    640248807247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,248 miles (+5,383)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,248 miles
    Test number
    340038207438
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass46,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    680505076003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V709 ECB

Does V709 ECB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V709 ECB expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V709 ECB?
The MOT on V709 ECB expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V709 ECB done?
V709 ECB was recorded at 105,405 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 3,512 miles a year.
Has V709 ECB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 ECB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V709 ECB 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 ECB find?
V709 ECB passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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