Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
V87 HLFMOT history
V87 HLF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,469 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 124,469 mi
- At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,228 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V87 HLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Sept 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
V87 HLF was last recorded at 124,469 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 3,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 120,551 miles · 14 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,918 miles
- Average per year
- 4,228 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 124,469 miles
- 2022 – 120,551 miles
- 2021 – 120,331 miles
- 2020 – 119,924 miles
- 2019 – 117,627 miles
- 2018 – 115,127 miles
- 2017 – 111,504 miles
- 2016 – 106,512 miles
- 2015 – 103,472 miles
- 2014 – 99,532 miles
- 2013 – 95,175 miles
- 2012 – 91,792 miles
- 2011 – 87,345 miles
- 2010 – 83,749 miles
- 2009 – 78,887 miles
- 2008 – 68,287 miles
- 2007 – 59,519 miles
- 2006 – 50,881 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail124,469 miles
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail124,469 miles (+3,918)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,469 miles
- Test number
- 110007310432
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass120,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 120,551 miles
- Test number
- 119155256131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,551 miles (+220)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,551 miles
- Test number
- 907945433091
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,331 miles (+407)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 120,331 miles
- Test number
- 413251039776
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,924 miles (+2,297)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,924 miles
- Test number
- 887994727078
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass117,627 miles (+17)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,627 miles
- Test number
- 346523590274
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,610 miles (+2,483)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,610 miles
- Test number
- 444441003853
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,127 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 115,127 miles
- Test number
- 241599159773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,080 miles (+3,576)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,080 miles
- Test number
- 415700055821
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass111,504 miles (+4,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 111,504 miles
- Test number
- 261593161503
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,512 miles (+3,040)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 106,512 miles
- Test number
- 177475633748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,472 miles (+3,940)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 103,472 miles
- Test number
- 237873805409
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass99,532 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,532 miles
- Test number
- 137488794016
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass95,175 miles (+3,383)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,175 miles
- Test number
- 508368693060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,792 miles (+4,447)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 91,792 miles
- Test number
- 169613602116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,345 miles (+3,596)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,345 miles
- Test number
- 757532701117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,749 miles (+4,862)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 83,749 miles
- Test number
- 120573600114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,887 miles (+10,600)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 78,887 miles
- Test number
- 810084609121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,287 miles (+8,768)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 68,287 miles
- Test number
- 763032208142
- NoteFront and rear mufflers corroded
- NoteFront no. plate cracked
- NoteHand brake high
Pass59,519 miles (+8,638)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 59,519 miles
- Test number
- 410673007185
- NoteExhaust outer skin corroding
Pass50,881 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 50,881 miles
- Test number
- 271071006169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V87 HLF
- Does V87 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V87 HLF expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V87 HLF?
- The MOT on V87 HLF expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V87 HLF done?
- V87 HLF was recorded at 124,469 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 4,228 miles a year.
- Has V87 HLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V87 HLF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on V87 HLF 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 V87 HLF find?
- V87 HLF failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage fractured; nearside rear service brake excessively fluctuating; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 2 more.
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