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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

V728 FRFMOT history

V728 FRF is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,451 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V728 FRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V728 FRF was last recorded at 117,451 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,971 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,480 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,451 miles
  • 2025 – 114,971 miles
  • 2024 – 112,988 miles
  • 2023 – 110,650 miles
  • 2022 – 107,335 miles
  • 2021 – 105,713 miles
  • 2020 – 104,089 miles
  • 2019 – 101,854 miles
  • 2018 – 99,589 miles
  • 2017 – 97,074 miles
  • 2016 – 95,596 miles
  • 2015 – 93,683 miles
  • 2014 – 91,911 miles
  • 2013 – 90,682 miles
  • 2012 – 89,285 miles
  • 2011 – 88,135 miles
  • 2010 – 86,258 miles
  • 2009 – 84,905 miles
  • 2008 – 82,756 miles
  • 2007 – 80,971 miles
  • 2006 – 78,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,451 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , heavily under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,451 miles (+2,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,451 miles
    Test number
    569878516102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass114,971 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,971 miles
    Test number
    779272136361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily under sealed

  3. Pass112,988 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,988 miles
    Test number
    283217961616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,650 miles (+3,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,650 miles
    Test number
    515234514608
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,335 miles (+1,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,335 miles
    Test number
    644097636427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass105,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    306659249523
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail105,713 miles (+1,624)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    293018644722
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass104,089 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    425223088846
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,089 miles (+2,235)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    683568854724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    869090055020
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears heavely greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail101,854 miles (+2,265)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    324470199816
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears heavely greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass99,589 miles (+2,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,589 miles
    Test number
    703270207057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavely greased

  13. Pass97,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    378545617053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  14. Fail97,074 miles (+1,478)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    648325381787
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  15. Pass95,596 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,596 miles
    Test number
    305373593110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes greased

  16. Pass93,683 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,683 miles
    Test number
    359324585013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes greased

  17. Fail93,683 miles (+1,772)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,683 miles
    Test number
    405083985044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes greased

  18. Pass91,911 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    559558994030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass90,682 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,682 miles
    Test number
    256532793013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,285 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    669403592075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,135 miles
    Test number
    169128891096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,133 miles (+1,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,133 miles
    Test number
    806808491015
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass86,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    422252680090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,258 miles (+1,353)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    134572380087
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass84,905 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    120027399430
    • 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)

  26. Fail84,904 miles (+2,148)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,904 miles
    Test number
    882016099081
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass82,756 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,756 miles
    Test number
    843778878091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,971 miles (+2,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,971 miles
    Test number
    443908087021
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass78,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    194485596016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail78,705 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    551785396058
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about V728 FRF

Does V728 FRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V728 FRF is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V728 FRF?
The MOT on V728 FRF is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V728 FRF done?
V728 FRF was recorded at 117,451 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has V728 FRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V728 FRF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V728 FRF 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 V728 FRF find?
V728 FRF passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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