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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,989 cc

V72 LJNMOT history

V72 LJN is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

V72 LJN red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
146,520 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 LJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 LJN was last recorded at 146,520 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,511 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 146,520 miles
  • 2020 – 142,772 miles
  • 2019 – 132,496 miles
  • 2018 – 126,825 miles
  • 2017 – 122,733 miles
  • 2016 – 105,702 miles
  • 2015 – 98,799 miles
  • 2014 – 90,984 miles
  • 2013 – 82,468 miles
  • 2012 – 75,620 miles
  • 2011 – 67,475 miles
  • 2010 – 60,275 miles
  • 2009 – 56,408 miles
  • 2008 – 50,933 miles
  • 2007 – 44,776 miles
  • 2006 – 38,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,520 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sunstrip sticker fitted in swept area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,520 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,520 miles
    Test number
    211445618592
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail146,511 miles (+3,739)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,511 miles
    Test number
    853411586649
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass142,772 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,772 miles
    Test number
    157406505858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySunstrip sticker fitted in swept area

  4. Fail142,750 miles (+10,254)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,750 miles
    Test number
    650062484256
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySunstrip sticker fitted in swept area

  5. Pass132,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,496 miles
    Test number
    772081213881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,496 miles (+5,671)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,496 miles
    Test number
    232322651705
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,825 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,825 miles
    Test number
    662734723491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,729 miles (+3,996)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,729 miles
    Test number
    310289387188
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X TWO (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X TWO (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  9. Pass122,733 miles (+17,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,733 miles
    Test number
    602702199879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass105,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,702 miles
    Test number
    712772013750
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail105,700 miles (+6,901)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,700 miles
    Test number
    372823748206
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass98,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    855165335153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,798 miles (+7,814)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,798 miles
    Test number
    439455925121
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass90,984 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,984 miles
    Test number
    817436124158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    166943293029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,463 miles (+6,843)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,463 miles
    Test number
    887373893008
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass75,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    316382102158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,617 miles (+8,142)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,617 miles
    Test number
    285692802497
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass67,475 miles (+7,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,475 miles
    Test number
    827531781011
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,275 miles (+3,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,275 miles
    Test number
    393052410083
    • NoteReverse lights innop

  21. Pass56,408 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,408 miles
    Test number
    293472119091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,933 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,933 miles
    Test number
    210291218046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,776 miles (+5,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,776 miles
    Test number
    223991617080
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass38,918 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    710351516074
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f tyres close to 1.6 limit slight dampness power st pump

Questions about V72 LJN

Does V72 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 LJN expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 LJN?
The MOT on V72 LJN expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 LJN done?
V72 LJN was recorded at 146,520 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 6,797 miles a year.
Has V72 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 LJN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V72 LJN 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 V72 LJN find?
V72 LJN passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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