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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V72 MBLMOT history

V72 MBL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
112,915 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 MBL was last recorded at 112,915 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 2,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,691 miles · 25 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,224 miles
Average per year
3,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,915 miles
  • 2023 – 110,691 miles
  • 2022 – 108,306 miles
  • 2021 – 106,204 miles
  • 2020 – 104,684 miles
  • 2019 – 102,306 miles
  • 2018 – 99,272 miles
  • 2017 – 96,186 miles
  • 2016 – 92,406 miles
  • 2015 – 89,626 miles
  • 2014 – 85,736 miles
  • 2013 – 82,372 miles
  • 2012 – 77,314 miles
  • 2011 – 73,188 miles
  • 2010 – 71,256 miles
  • 2009 – 66,783 miles
  • 2008 – 61,888 miles
  • 2007 – 58,225 miles
  • 2006 – 54,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,915 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight fluid leak from around power steering pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,915 miles (+2,224)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    135281979748
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,691 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,691 miles
    Test number
    785867871742
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  3. Pass108,306 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,306 miles
    Test number
    497494409688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,204 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,204 miles
    Test number
    834035271223
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass104,684 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,684 miles
    Test number
    857765203690
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from around power steering pump

  6. Fail104,674 miles (+2,368)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,674 miles
    Test number
    186735770075
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from around power steering pump

  7. Pass102,306 miles (+3,034)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,306 miles
    Test number
    389043733978
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe slightly corroded

  8. Pass99,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,272 miles
    Test number
    142485648059
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe corroded

  9. Fail99,267 miles (+3,081)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,267 miles
    Test number
    647409981576
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOsr metal brake pipe corroded

  10. Pass96,186 miles (+3,780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    919964415107
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn low on the edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mount bracket is broken

  11. Pass92,406 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,406 miles
    Test number
    902981424267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel

  12. Pass89,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    736559855012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,626 miles (+3,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    169728655465
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail85,736 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    395398454019
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront lower ball jiont boots deteriorating
    • NotePark brake travel high

  15. Pass85,736 miles (+3,364)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    448448454029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront lower ball jiont boots deteriorating
    • NotePark brake travel high

  16. Pass82,372 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,372 miles
    Test number
    906189653083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,314 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,314 miles
    Test number
    136514752071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass77,314 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,314 miles
    Test number
    459554052003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,188 miles (+1,932)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    725866951038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass71,256 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    192335830022
    • NoteRear exh in poor condition
    • NoteRear plate marked
    • NoteWear o/s track rod end

  21. Fail71,256 miles (+4,473)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    964495830068
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear exh in poor condition
    • NoteRear plate marked
    • NoteWear o/s track rod end

  22. Fail66,783 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,783 miles
    Test number
    473014359020
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Pass66,783 miles (+4,895)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,783 miles
    Test number
    480874259027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers poor

  24. Pass61,888 miles (+3,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    682789448053
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass58,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,225 miles
    Test number
    550590557012
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail58,225 miles (+3,963)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,225 miles
    Test number
    954420457048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass54,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,262 miles
    Test number
    802429256093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,262 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,262 miles
    Test number
    100258756402
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V72 MBL

Does V72 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 MBL expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 MBL?
The MOT on V72 MBL expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 MBL done?
V72 MBL was recorded at 112,915 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 3,256 miles a year.
Has V72 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 MBL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V72 MBL 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 MBL find?
V72 MBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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