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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V85 EYBMOT history

V85 EYB is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
127,520 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 EYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 EYB was last recorded at 127,520 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,502 miles · 4 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 127,520 miles
  • 2020 – 122,529 miles
  • 2019 – 118,994 miles
  • 2018 – 116,577 miles
  • 2017 – 114,569 miles
  • 2016 – 113,120 miles
  • 2015 – 109,324 miles
  • 2014 – 104,349 miles
  • 2013 – 99,684 miles
  • 2012 – 94,165 miles
  • 2011 – 87,732 miles
  • 2010 – 79,614 miles
  • 2009 – 70,895 miles
  • 2008 – 60,867 miles
  • 2007 – 51,392 miles
  • 2006 – 41,957 miles
  • 2005 – 32,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,520 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both mirrors supported by tape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,520 miles (+18)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,520 miles
    Test number
    166574176054
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  2. Fail127,502 miles (+4,973)1 dangerous6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,502 miles
    Test number
    204516346089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  3. Pass122,529 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,529 miles
    Test number
    516404744885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth mirrors supported by tape

  4. Fail122,518 miles (+3,524)2 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,518 miles
    Test number
    242311427781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth mirrors supported by tape

  5. Pass118,994 miles (+2,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,994 miles
    Test number
    786496098698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle - corroded

  6. Pass116,577 miles (+2,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,577 miles
    Test number
    507690676253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,569 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,569 miles
    Test number
    326603754385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,120 miles (+3,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,120 miles
    Test number
    974869942138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass109,324 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    854474950592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  10. Fail109,324 miles (+4,975)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    775686188657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  11. Pass104,349 miles (+4,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    397320094142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass99,684 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,684 miles
    Test number
    636566473176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

  13. Fail99,684 miles (+5,519)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,684 miles
    Test number
    716095773126
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

  14. Pass94,165 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,165 miles
    Test number
    555224982105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

  15. Fail94,164 miles (+6,432)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,164 miles
    Test number
    295094182466
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

  16. Pass87,732 miles (+8,118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    959655281176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front body damage

  17. Pass79,614 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    251666680497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,895 miles (+10,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    351850899123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,867 miles (+9,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    963043288128
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass51,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,392 miles
    Test number
    160642877102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,392 miles (+9,435)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,392 miles
    Test number
    994542177192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass41,957 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,957 miles
    Test number
    790398486178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    32,790 miles
    Test number
    941908985106
    • 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)

Questions about V85 EYB

Does V85 EYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 EYB expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 EYB?
The MOT on V85 EYB expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 EYB done?
V85 EYB was recorded at 127,520 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 5,770 miles a year.
Has V85 EYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 EYB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V85 EYB 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 V85 EYB find?
V85 EYB passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

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