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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X774 VEVMOT history

X774 VEV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 174,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

X774 VEV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
174,327 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X774 VEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X774 VEV was last recorded at 174,327 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,306 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,327 miles
  • 2025 – 169,431 miles
  • 2024 – 163,859 miles
  • 2023 – 157,184 miles
  • 2022 – 151,317 miles
  • 2020 – 148,654 miles
  • 2019 – 145,034 miles
  • 2018 – 142,239 miles
  • 2017 – 141,110 miles
  • 2016 – 138,173 miles
  • 2015 – 133,454 miles
  • 2014 – 130,640 miles
  • 2013 – 128,437 miles
  • 2012 – 121,830 miles
  • 2011 – 115,960 miles
  • 2009 – 108,767 miles
  • 2008 – 97,688 miles
  • 2007 – 83,023 miles
  • 2006 – 71,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front to rear brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,327 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    174,327 miles
    Test number
    914258832008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,306 miles (+4,875)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,306 miles
    Test number
    341111228010
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass169,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,431 miles
    Test number
    816179471006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail169,431 miles (+325)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,431 miles
    Test number
    688937221121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail169,106 miles (+5,247)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,106 miles
    Test number
    828074525830
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass163,859 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,859 miles
    Test number
    781434315684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail163,793 miles (+6,609)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,793 miles
    Test number
    523441924057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass157,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,184 miles
    Test number
    271341360320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail157,184 miles (+5,867)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,184 miles
    Test number
    653080809061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEW BULB FITTED ON TEST (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,317 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,317 miles
    Test number
    287346624055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,289 miles (+2,635)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,289 miles
    Test number
    110661790713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass148,654 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,654 miles
    Test number
    434698409588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass145,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,034 miles
    Test number
    313293146822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Fail145,034 miles (+2,795)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,034 miles
    Test number
    258060770229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass142,239 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,239 miles
    Test number
    441515326807
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding.

  16. Fail142,217 miles (+1,107)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,217 miles
    Test number
    383467333765
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm mounting point. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding.

  17. Pass141,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,110 miles
    Test number
    972435788304
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S rear outer sills/rear of sills corroding

  18. Fail141,110 miles (+2,937)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,110 miles
    Test number
    241566704016
    • FailureBrake performance not tested Vehicle cut out during brake test (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S rear outer sills/rear of sills corroding

  19. Pass138,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,173 miles
    Test number
    101589005924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,171 miles (+4,717)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,171 miles
    Test number
    797376175710
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass133,454 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,454 miles
    Test number
    366507845123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass130,640 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    738624964139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail130,627 miles (+2,190)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,627 miles
    Test number
    808710964153
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail128,437 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    288278333183
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  25. Pass128,437 miles (+6,607)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    718178433103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  26. Fail121,830 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,830 miles
    Test number
    135512432165
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass121,830 miles (+5,870)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    121,830 miles
    Test number
    235822232489
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass115,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    927321141143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail115,960 miles (+6)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    618627221180
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  30. Fail115,954 miles (+7,187)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,954 miles
    Test number
    319124461081
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  31. Pass108,767 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    108,767 miles
    Test number
    383887489491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass97,688 miles (+14,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    530097588212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass83,023 miles (+11,213)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,023 miles
    Test number
    472549687204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass71,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,810 miles
    Test number
    430402896268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X774 VEV

Does X774 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X774 VEV is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X774 VEV?
The MOT on X774 VEV is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X774 VEV done?
X774 VEV was recorded at 174,327 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,256 miles a year.
Has X774 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X774 VEV has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X774 VEV 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 X774 VEV find?
X774 VEV passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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