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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

V78 KOMMOT history

V78 KOM is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,976 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 KOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 KOM was last recorded at 130,976 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,930 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
3,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,976 miles
  • 2024 – 127,486 miles
  • 2023 – 122,559 miles
  • 2022 – 117,878 miles
  • 2021 – 112,876 miles
  • 2020 – 108,666 miles
  • 2019 – 104,386 miles
  • 2018 – 99,346 miles
  • 2017 – 96,122 miles
  • 2016 – 91,852 miles
  • 2015 – 88,553 miles
  • 2014 – 85,605 miles
  • 2013 – 82,328 miles
  • 2012 – 78,325 miles
  • 2011 – 75,280 miles
  • 2010 – 72,342 miles
  • 2009 – 68,999 miles
  • 2008 – 64,685 miles
  • 2007 – 62,129 miles
  • 2006 – 59,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside outer sill (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,976 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,976 miles
    Test number
    778812908499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,976 miles (+46)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,976 miles
    Test number
    377878438485
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,930 miles (+3,444)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,930 miles
    Test number
    663409220826
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,486 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,486 miles
    Test number
    115125354201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,414 miles (+4,855)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,414 miles
    Test number
    422671673602
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,559 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,559 miles
    Test number
    183650041448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,499 miles (+4,621)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,499 miles
    Test number
    612321654107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested not tested due pipe corroded and leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,878 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    169080424505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,876 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,876 miles
    Test number
    974732954842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,666 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,666 miles
    Test number
    684058086748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,386 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    561264439929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,346 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    654645093936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,122 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,122 miles
    Test number
    144444181317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,113 miles (+4,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,113 miles
    Test number
    685190685217
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass91,852 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    745733425181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,553 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,553 miles
    Test number
    339138867710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,605 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    595113404332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,328 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,328 miles
    Test number
    786482303340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,252 miles (+3,927)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    626947793270
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass78,325 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    739867202363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,280 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    706789831375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,342 miles
    Test number
    384793340344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail72,342 miles (+3,343)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,342 miles
    Test number
    421313340474
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass68,999 miles (+4,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,999 miles
    Test number
    450404249466
    • 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)

  25. Pass64,685 miles (+2,556)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    622544548307
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass62,129 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    442586347324
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    140101136342
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass59,117 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    562111536323
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V78 KOM

Does V78 KOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 KOM is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V78 KOM?
The MOT on V78 KOM is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 KOM done?
V78 KOM was recorded at 130,976 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,799 miles a year.
Has V78 KOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 KOM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V78 KOM 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 V78 KOM find?
V78 KOM passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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