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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V89 HEPMOT history

V89 HEP is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
118,632 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V89 HEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V89 HEP was last recorded at 118,632 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,759 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
873 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,632 miles
  • 2022 – 117,759 miles
  • 2021 – 115,545 miles
  • 2019 – 113,772 miles
  • 2018 – 110,170 miles
  • 2017 – 105,855 miles
  • 2016 – 101,129 miles
  • 2015 – 96,361 miles
  • 2014 – 91,746 miles
  • 2013 – 86,840 miles
  • 2012 – 82,175 miles
  • 2011 – 77,776 miles
  • 2010 – 66,273 miles
  • 2009 – 58,907 miles
  • 2008 – 52,019 miles
  • 2007 – 44,514 miles
  • 2006 – 35,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,632 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion presentRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer mirror housing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,632 miles (+873)11 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,632 miles
    Test number
    215480707525
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,759 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,759 miles
    Test number
    924873437535
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive underseal applied to repaired areas

  3. Fail117,756 miles (+2,211)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,756 miles
    Test number
    660413106234
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (centre) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,545 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,545 miles
    Test number
    126482996113
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present

  5. Fail115,543 miles (+1,771)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,543 miles
    Test number
    642976936257
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present

  6. Pass113,772 miles (+42)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,772 miles
    Test number
    483392988745
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail113,730 miles (+3,560)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,730 miles
    Test number
    936359914858
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,170 miles
    Test number
    625500496870
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  9. Fail110,170 miles (+4,315)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,170 miles
    Test number
    337970327054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  10. Pass105,855 miles (+4,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    875366774584
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear springs & exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear sub frame parts
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion front subframe

  11. Pass101,129 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,129 miles
    Test number
    304375930778
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion rear coil springs+ rear suspension links + above rear shockabsorbers

  12. Fail101,129 miles (+4,768)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,129 miles
    Test number
    759402848757
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion rear coil springs+ rear suspension links + above rear shockabsorbers

  13. Pass96,361 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,361 miles
    Test number
    368266946505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroding
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section corroding and slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Fail96,290 miles (+4,544)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    365689746738
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroding
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section corroding and slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroding

  15. Pass91,746 miles (+4,906)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,746 miles
    Test number
    505506314371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion fuel tank strap
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak rear
    • NoteSome corrosion rear suspension parts

  16. Pass86,840 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,840 miles
    Test number
    599216413367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,175 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    978842012311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,776 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    779388121307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,867 miles (+6,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    425017511079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass66,273 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    400158810052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,907 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,907 miles
    Test number
    501095719041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,019 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    291107518086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,514 miles (+9,193)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    710271017053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    533010316071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V89 HEP

Does V89 HEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V89 HEP expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V89 HEP?
The MOT on V89 HEP expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V89 HEP done?
V89 HEP was recorded at 118,632 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has V89 HEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V89 HEP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V89 HEP 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 V89 HEP find?
V89 HEP failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 11 major defects and 10 advisories: front exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear body panel damaged and likely to cause injury, and 18 more.

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