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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

V723 FTDMOT history

V723 FTD is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
117,281 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V723 FTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V723 FTD was last recorded at 117,281 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,636 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
3,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,281 miles
  • 2024 – 116,636 miles
  • 2023 – 116,045 miles
  • 2022 – 111,692 miles
  • 2021 – 111,544 miles
  • 2020 – 109,297 miles
  • 2018 – 106,146 miles
  • 2017 – 100,845 miles
  • 2016 – 93,201 miles
  • 2015 – 86,249 miles
  • 2014 – 81,400 miles
  • 2013 – 78,173 miles
  • 2012 – 72,844 miles
  • 2011 – 68,667 miles
  • 2010 – 65,171 miles
  • 2008 – 58,315 miles
  • 2007 – 55,064 miles
  • 2006 – 50,754 miles
  • 2005 – 46,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,281 miles (+645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,281 miles
    Test number
    960163062281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass116,636 miles (+591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,636 miles
    Test number
    155009530981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,045 miles (+4,353)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,045 miles
    Test number
    851679262455
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass111,692 miles (+148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,692 miles
    Test number
    933014407959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass111,544 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,544 miles
    Test number
    743651185743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,542 miles (+2,245)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,542 miles
    Test number
    469046944763
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water inside headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass109,297 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    626995132920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,146 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,146 miles
    Test number
    965813214061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass100,845 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    912248026105
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  10. Fail100,834 miles (+7,633)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,834 miles
    Test number
    286228923163
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass93,201 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,201 miles
    Test number
    189593212406
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail93,191 miles (+6,942)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,191 miles
    Test number
    338199972001
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass86,249 miles (+4,849)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,249 miles
    Test number
    933424263248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner very low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot clip poor condition
  14. Pass81,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    195956794265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,400 miles (+3,227)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,400 miles
    Test number
    397505894400
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  16. Pass78,173 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    779375403366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    377174162176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,844 miles (+4,177)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    896924462110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass68,667 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,667 miles
    Test number
    559858551193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,619 miles (+3,448)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    637862251172
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass65,171 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    301908750120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,315 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    440341498175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,064 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,064 miles
    Test number
    260828877116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,754 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,754 miles
    Test number
    401184656162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,629 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    46,629 miles
    Test number
    763895955166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,567 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    833563955133
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Questions about V723 FTD

Does V723 FTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V723 FTD expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V723 FTD?
The MOT on V723 FTD expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V723 FTD done?
V723 FTD was recorded at 117,281 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
Has V723 FTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V723 FTD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V723 FTD 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 V723 FTD find?
V723 FTD passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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