Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc
V73 JFLMOT history
V73 JFL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 149,492 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V73 JFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,989 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V73 JFL was last recorded at 149,492 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 2,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,389 miles · 28 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,103 miles
- Average per year
- 2,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 149,492 miles
- 2023 – 147,389 miles
- 2022 – 145,140 miles
- 2021 – 143,426 miles
- 2020 – 141,252 miles
- 2019 – 139,229 miles
- 2018 – 138,000 miles
- 2017 – 135,946 miles
- 2016 – 133,897 miles
- 2015 – 131,633 miles
- 2014 – 129,348 miles
- 2013 – 126,934 miles
- 2012 – 124,683 miles
- 2011 – 122,015 miles
- 2010 – 119,202 miles
- 2009 – 116,715 miles
- 2008 – 113,627 miles
- 2007 – 110,504 miles
- 2006 – 106,923 miles
- 2005 – 102,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,492 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,492 miles (+2,103)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 149,492 miles
- Test number
- 321965741039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,389 miles
- Test number
- 156406778648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,389 miles (+2,249)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,389 miles
- Test number
- 679301689977
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass145,140 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,140 miles
- Test number
- 429098691060
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))
Fail145,140 miles (+1,714)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,140 miles
- Test number
- 618600640689
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))
Pass143,426 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 143,426 miles
- Test number
- 915656699268
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))
Fail143,426 miles (+2,174)2 major2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,426 miles
- Test number
- 180554110643
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))
Pass141,252 miles (+2,023)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 141,252 miles
- Test number
- 827312860854
- AdvisoryFuel Tank Straps
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,229 miles (+1,229)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 139,229 miles
- Test number
- 431676605192
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter neck corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,000 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 138,000 miles
- Test number
- 992727918332
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Pourus (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,946 miles (+2,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 135,946 miles
- Test number
- 746011324349
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryN/s wiper blade
Pass133,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 133,897 miles
- Test number
- 417076165931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,897 miles (+2,264)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,897 miles
- Test number
- 981243513675
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,633 miles (+2,285)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 131,633 miles
- Test number
- 769405527124
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass129,348 miles (+2,414)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 129,348 miles
- Test number
- 265403124351
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteExhaust middle section slightly deteriorated
- NoteSlight oil leak on sump
Pass126,934 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 126,934 miles
- Test number
- 889819523302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,840 miles (+2,157)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,840 miles
- Test number
- 945169513377
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass124,683 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 124,683 miles
- Test number
- 297530622332
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass122,015 miles (+2,813)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 122,015 miles
- Test number
- 819202321329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,202 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 119,202 miles
- Test number
- 282356310381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,715 miles (+3,088)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 116,715 miles
- Test number
- 204535829312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,627 miles (+3,123)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 113,627 miles
- Test number
- 933366428387
- DangerousHan dbrake performance low
Pass110,504 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 110,504 miles
- Test number
- 824050237331
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail110,504 miles (+3,581)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,504 miles
- Test number
- 623427727389
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass106,923 miles (+4,006)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 106,923 miles
- Test number
- 890349626326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 102,917 miles
- Test number
- 544689525374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V73 JFL
- Does V73 JFL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V73 JFL expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V73 JFL?
- The MOT on V73 JFL expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V73 JFL done?
- V73 JFL was recorded at 149,492 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
- Has V73 JFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V73 JFL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on V73 JFL 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 V73 JFL find?
- V73 JFL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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