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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,989 cc

V81 LANMOT history

V81 LAN is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2018 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2024.

V81 LAN green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2018
Mileage
179,135 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2018
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V81 LAN was last recorded at 179,135 miles on 6 Jan 2024, 6,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,299 miles · 2 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
6,836 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,135 miles
  • 2017 – 172,299 miles
  • 2016 – 169,850 miles
  • 2015 – 166,095 miles
  • 2014 – 155,939 miles
  • 2013 – 145,262 miles
  • 2012 – 127,496 miles
  • 2011 – 111,397 miles
  • 2010 – 102,264 miles
  • 2009 – 88,323 miles
  • 2008 – 78,010 miles
  • 2007 – 71,736 miles
  • 2006 – 65,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,135 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle has surface corrosion all under vehicle

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail179,135 miles (+6,836)7 dangerous8 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,135 miles
    Test number
    909178465566
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has surface corrosion all under vehicle

  2. Pass172,299 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    172,299 miles
    Test number
    466738998039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,850 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    169,850 miles
    Test number
    657701274256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,095 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    166,095 miles
    Test number
    577151035026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • NotePower steering fluid on min
    • NoteSlight judder front and rear brakes

  5. Fail166,095 miles (+10,156)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,095 miles
    Test number
    458654425027
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • NotePower steering fluid on min
    • NoteSlight judder front and rear brakes

  6. Fail155,939 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,939 miles
    Test number
    399348004057
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  7. Pass155,939 miles (+10,677)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    155,939 miles
    Test number
    495128204012
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  8. Pass145,262 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    145,262 miles
    Test number
    226375223022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,769 miles (+17,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,769 miles
    Test number
    377808113051
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass127,496 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    127,496 miles
    Test number
    586917722076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail127,425 miles (+324)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,425 miles
    Test number
    169796422497
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail127,101 miles (+15,704)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,101 miles
    Test number
    775050722010
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass111,397 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    111,397 miles
    Test number
    448051521048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail111,397 miles (+9,133)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,397 miles
    Test number
    847491021066
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass102,264 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,264 miles
    Test number
    672968620086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail102,245 miles (+13,922)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    600007220096
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass88,323 miles (+10,313)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    963564229039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR BEAM PATTENS
    • NoteN/S FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM

  18. Pass78,010 miles (+6,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,010 miles
    Test number
    153393228402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass71,736 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,736 miles
    Test number
    414918717024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,991 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    123406526049
    • NoteCrack in windscreen not in wiper sweep ok at time of test
    • NoteNail in tread n/s/r tyre not flat ok at time of test

Questions about V81 LAN

Does V81 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V81 LAN expired on 1 Feb 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V81 LAN?
The MOT on V81 LAN expired on 1 Feb 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V81 LAN done?
V81 LAN was recorded at 179,135 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2024, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has V81 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 LAN has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V81 LAN 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 V81 LAN find?
V81 LAN failed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2024 with 7 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, and 29 more.

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