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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

V83 MGKMOT history

V83 MGK is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

V83 MGK silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
115,135 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 MGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 MGK was last recorded at 115,135 miles on 31 May 2023, 3,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2007: 72,923 miles, lower than 625,364 miles on 9 May 2006.

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
111,574 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,135 miles
  • 2022 – 111,574 miles
  • 2021 – 108,438 miles
  • 2020 – 106,556 miles
  • 2019 – 106,145 miles
  • 2018 – 105,906 miles
  • 2017 – 105,586 miles
  • 2016 – 105,217 miles
  • 2015 – 104,667 miles
  • 2014 – 104,110 miles
  • 2013 – 103,338 miles
  • 2012 – 102,686 miles
  • 2011 – 101,815 miles
  • 2010 – 98,259 miles
  • 2009 – 91,375 miles
  • 2008 – 84,685 miles
  • 2007 – 78,906 miles
  • 2006 – 625,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,135 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyre worn on inner edges
  • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smeering

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 Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,135 miles (+3,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,135 miles
    Test number
    338872871274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smeering

  2. Pass111,574 miles (+3,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,574 miles
    Test number
    171315902670
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,438 miles (+1,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,438 miles
    Test number
    298670464637
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,556 miles (+411)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,556 miles
    Test number
    253545818966
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  5. Pass106,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    818417851399
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from gearbox
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion(some heavy )to all visable brake pipes.

  6. Fail106,145 miles (+239)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    655012483284
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from gearbox
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion(some heavy )to all visable brake pipes.

  7. Pass105,906 miles (+320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,906 miles
    Test number
    466591672350
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to all brake pipes
    • AdvisoryO/s/front drop link boot split
    • AdvisoryRotational noise from o/s/front
    • AdvisorySlight bind to o/s/rear brake
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  8. Pass105,586 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    838336591585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail105,586 miles (+369)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    865737757193
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass105,217 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,217 miles
    Test number
    341451547417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,211 miles (+544)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    888570643403
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Fail104,667 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,667 miles
    Test number
    315860165184
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Pass104,667 miles (+557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,667 miles
    Test number
    535830965107
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Pass104,110 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,110 miles
    Test number
    356089564125
    • NoteALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  15. Fail104,110 miles (+772)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,110 miles
    Test number
    637899664172
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  16. Pass103,338 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,338 miles
    Test number
    495748063165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  17. Fail103,332 miles (+646)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    448565663135
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NotePower steering level low

  18. Pass102,686 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,686 miles
    Test number
    737380272175
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth headlight aims dim
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  19. Fail102,686 miles (+871)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,686 miles
    Test number
    329040872104
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth headlight aims dim
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  20. Pass101,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,815 miles
    Test number
    266521971131
    • NoteO/S/F INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR LEAKING

  21. Fail101,813 miles (+3,554)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,813 miles
    Test number
    678641371151
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR LEAKING

  22. Pass98,259 miles9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    304354190407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front inner CV boot weeping
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  23. Fail98,259 miles (+6,884)5 failures9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    644412890279
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front inner CV boot weeping
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake inbalance
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  24. Pass91,375 miles (+45)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,375 miles
    Test number
    274153619312
    • NoteGeneral light under body corrosion....
    • NoteLong hand brake lever travel.....
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r trailing arm bush bondings failing.....
    • NoteO/s number plate lamp dim .....
    • NoteRear number plate contaminated, advise replacement.......
    • NoteScreen washer fluid thick.....
    • NoteWipers smear.....

  25. Fail91,330 miles (+6,645)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,330 miles
    Test number
    414179209351
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGeneral light under body corrosion....
    • NoteLong hand brake lever travel.....
    • NoteN/s & o/s/r trailing arm bush bondings failing.....
    • NoteO/s number plate lamp dim .....
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/r tyres getting close to limit.....
    • NoteRear number plate contaminated, advise replacement.......
    • NoteScreen washer fluid thick.....
    • NoteWipers smear.....

  26. Pass84,685 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,685 miles
    Test number
    173025418302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,638 miles (+5,732)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    674692318398
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteExhaust leak , front flexy , advise replacement.....
    • NoteFront brake discs worn , inner pads getting low...
    • NoteRear number plate contaminated....

  28. Pass78,906 miles (+5,983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    320036317388
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnder side of car very muddy

  29. Pass72,923 miles (-552,441)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    654648527182
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnderneath of vehicle very dirty

  30. Pass625,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    625,364 miles
    Test number
    423959926180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V83 MGK

Does V83 MGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 MGK expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 MGK?
The MOT on V83 MGK expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 MGK done?
V83 MGK was recorded at 115,135 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023.
Has V83 MGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 MGK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V83 MGK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V83 MGK find?
V83 MGK passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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