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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,989 cc

W5 FRVMOT history

W5 FRV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

W5 FRV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2023
Mileage
136,532 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 FRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 FRV was last recorded at 136,532 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,490 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
10,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,532 miles
  • 2021 – 136,490 miles
  • 2020 – 128,624 miles
  • 2019 – 108,317 miles
  • 2018 – 98,079 miles
  • 2017 – 93,478 miles
  • 2016 – 82,543 miles
  • 2015 – 71,244 miles
  • 2014 – 59,175 miles
  • 2013 – 44,498 miles
  • 2012 – 31,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,532 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    250927715747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,532 miles (+42)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    655818413735
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail136,490 miles (+7,866)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,490 miles
    Test number
    571761808281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,624 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,624 miles
    Test number
    502426275357
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail128,624 miles (+20,307)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,624 miles
    Test number
    495628253646
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,317 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,317 miles
    Test number
    941165198138
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade streaking
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  7. Fail108,317 miles (+10,238)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,317 miles
    Test number
    505665728688
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing fitted with reverse lamp lens (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade streaking
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  8. Pass98,079 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,079 miles
    Test number
    398650840801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,478 miles (+10,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    742668439823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass82,543 miles (+11,299)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    538510119977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,244 miles (+12,069)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    966993315025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner side wall deteriated and cracked

  12. Pass59,175 miles (+14,677)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,175 miles
    Test number
    508770124068
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyres wall inner starting to perrish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner wall starting to perrish

  13. Pass44,498 miles (+13,164)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    939444313099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre small cut on outer sidewall

  14. Pass31,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    137426612084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail31,332 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    627766612076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 FRV

Does W5 FRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 FRV expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 FRV?
The MOT on W5 FRV expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 FRV done?
W5 FRV was recorded at 136,532 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 10,450 miles a year.
Has W5 FRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 FRV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 FRV 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 W5 FRV find?
W5 FRV passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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