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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

V730 GROMOT history

V730 GRO is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 104,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
104,026 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V730 GRO was last recorded at 104,026 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 4,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2024: 99,562 miles, lower than 99,651 miles on 23 Sept 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,562 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,464 miles
Average per year
3,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,026 miles
  • 2024 – 99,562 miles
  • 2023 – 94,193 miles
  • 2022 – 91,672 miles
  • 2021 – 87,651 miles
  • 2020 – 81,961 miles
  • 2019 – 75,136 miles
  • 2018 – 67,692 miles
  • 2017 – 62,773 miles
  • 2016 – 58,484 miles
  • 2015 – 55,399 miles
  • 2014 – 53,346 miles
  • 2013 – 51,305 miles
  • 2012 – 48,409 miles
  • 2011 – 45,813 miles
  • 2010 – 42,446 miles
  • 2009 – 40,643 miles
  • 2008 – 36,925 miles
  • 2007 – 33,362 miles
  • 2006 – 28,558 miles
  • 2005 – 24,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,026 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front to middle (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,026 miles (+4,464)1 dangerous8 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    576997328503
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front to middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass99,562 miles (-89)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,562 miles
    Test number
    730650400926
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail99,651 miles (+5,458)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    604571870318
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass94,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    652451659184
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  5. Fail94,193 miles (+2,521)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,193 miles
    Test number
    372471134516
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Pass91,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,672 miles
    Test number
    356606419169
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,672 miles (+4,021)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,672 miles
    Test number
    609456648569
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,651 miles (+5,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,651 miles
    Test number
    773682705106
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass81,961 miles (+6,825)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,961 miles
    Test number
    547716305361
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass75,136 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,136 miles
    Test number
    941313499784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    935232380328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail67,692 miles (+4,919)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    320104909020
    • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass62,773 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,773 miles
    Test number
    124211387218
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres showing age related cracking

  14. Pass58,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    350415780368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,484 miles (+3,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    522347432530
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass55,399 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    337014178172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,346 miles
    Test number
    667372764248
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail53,346 miles (+2,041)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,346 miles
    Test number
    398071164272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass51,305 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    459404053206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,409 miles (+2,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    308072062206
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass45,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,813 miles
    Test number
    427012361226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail45,813 miles (+3,367)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,813 miles
    Test number
    399032961411
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass42,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,446 miles
    Test number
    540529650240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,446 miles (+1,803)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,446 miles
    Test number
    212339150233
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass40,643 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,643 miles
    Test number
    384155769280
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass36,925 miles (+3,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    414251468229
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass33,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,362 miles
    Test number
    630675257254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,362 miles (+4,804)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,362 miles
    Test number
    670444857296
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass28,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,558 miles
    Test number
    990715056215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,558 miles (+4,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,558 miles
    Test number
    314435056234
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  31. Pass24,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,349 miles
    Test number
    864092255292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V730 GRO

Does V730 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V730 GRO expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V730 GRO?
The MOT on V730 GRO expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V730 GRO done?
V730 GRO was recorded at 104,026 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 3,972 miles a year.
Has V730 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 GRO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V730 GRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V730 GRO find?
V730 GRO failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 19 more.

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