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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

V7 RSGMOT history

V7 RSG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

V7 RSG silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
119,843 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 RSG was last recorded at 119,843 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 5,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,026 miles · 23 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,817 miles
Average per year
6,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,843 miles
  • 2021 – 114,026 miles
  • 2020 – 111,119 miles
  • 2019 – 101,101 miles
  • 2018 – 90,251 miles
  • 2016 – 86,267 miles
  • 2015 – 81,692 miles
  • 2014 – 76,788 miles
  • 2013 – 65,595 miles
  • 2012 – 58,503 miles
  • 2011 – 51,486 miles
  • 2010 – 42,382 miles
  • 2009 – 32,163 miles
  • 2008 – 25,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,843 miles
    Test number
    622250797475
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail119,841 miles (+5,815)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,841 miles
    Test number
    707101073691
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass114,026 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,026 miles
    Test number
    615108375116
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condenstated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly damp. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail114,026 miles (+2,907)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,026 miles
    Test number
    350796448699
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condenstated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly damp. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears corroded at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass111,119 miles (+10,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,119 miles
    Test number
    851793933217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass101,101 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,101 miles
    Test number
    576733806517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,088 miles (+10,837)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,088 miles
    Test number
    309689454624
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass90,251 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,251 miles
    Test number
    442406892089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,247 miles (+3,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,247 miles
    Test number
    103475882466
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass86,267 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    488349444149
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Fail86,266 miles (+4,574)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,266 miles
    Test number
    726195589730
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass81,692 miles (+4,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,692 miles
    Test number
    180830350624
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  13. Pass76,788 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    158138924366
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail76,788 miles (+11,193)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    676688524325
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass65,595 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,595 miles
    Test number
    798770853037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,503 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    955465542045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,486 miles (+9,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    358759841019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass42,382 miles (+10,219)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,382 miles
    Test number
    231542230064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,163 miles (+6,784)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,163 miles
    Test number
    524166109002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass25,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,379 miles
    Test number
    213654508091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 RSG

Does V7 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 RSG expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 RSG?
The MOT on V7 RSG expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 RSG done?
V7 RSG was recorded at 119,843 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 6,681 miles a year.
Has V7 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 RSG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V7 RSG 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 V7 RSG find?
V7 RSG passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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