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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,989 cc

V71 RCAMOT history

V71 RCA is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

V71 RCA silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2023
Mileage
170,792 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 RCA was last recorded at 170,792 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,792 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,792 miles
  • 2021 – 166,312 miles
  • 2020 – 161,624 miles
  • 2019 – 155,791 miles
  • 2018 – 149,992 miles
  • 2017 – 143,866 miles
  • 2016 – 137,244 miles
  • 2015 – 129,681 miles
  • 2014 – 121,920 miles
  • 2013 – 114,112 miles
  • 2012 – 106,501 miles
  • 2011 – 97,908 miles
  • 2010 – 88,907 miles
  • 2009 – 79,718 miles
  • 2008 – 70,697 miles
  • 2007 – 61,545 miles
  • 2006 – 54,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,792 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end joint has slight play in itRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside washer jet inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,792 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,792 miles
    Test number
    117143520622
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end joint has slight play in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet inop
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,792 miles (+4,480)1 dangerous3 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,792 miles
    Test number
    357694887133
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes in front of subframe (marked in red) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end joint has slight play in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,312 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,312 miles
    Test number
    626626301761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,624 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,624 miles
    Test number
    537333105424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,791 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,791 miles
    Test number
    605406638635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,992 miles
    Test number
    483205255536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,992 miles (+6,126)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,992 miles
    Test number
    226009414677
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  8. Pass143,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,866 miles
    Test number
    775286785496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,866 miles (+6,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,866 miles
    Test number
    879475308113
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  10. Pass137,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,244 miles
    Test number
    118647043147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,244 miles (+7,563)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,244 miles
    Test number
    215454212714
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass129,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    206992245090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,681 miles (+7,761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    338072245002
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass121,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,920 miles
    Test number
    466094734047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,919 miles (+7,807)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,919 miles
    Test number
    635224134042
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  16. Pass114,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    188566843096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,110 miles (+7,609)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    115296343493
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass106,501 miles (+8,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    259157342002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,908 miles (+9,001)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,908 miles
    Test number
    398837941017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,907 miles (+9,189)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    192183040413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,718 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    692417749070
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass79,718 miles (+9,021)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    951307949030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,697 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    812297548017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,545 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,545 miles
    Test number
    794237147064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    394378246004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 RCA

Does V71 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 RCA expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 RCA?
The MOT on V71 RCA expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 RCA done?
V71 RCA was recorded at 170,792 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 7,265 miles a year.
Has V71 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 RCA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V71 RCA 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 V71 RCA find?
V71 RCA passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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