No, W481 AHK is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for W481 AHK?

The MOT for W481 AHK is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of W481 AHK?

The recorded mileage for W481 AHK is 99,435 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W481 AHK ULEZ compliant?

No, W481 AHK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · W481 AHK

W481 AHK

2000 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 99,435 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 99,435 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/03/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 99,435 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2000
Engine: 1796cc

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W481 AHK Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2025
99,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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W481 AHK Mileage History

11/03/202289,761 mi
22/03/202392,745 mi+2,984 mi
05/03/202496,099 mi+3,354 mi
17/03/202599,435 mi+3,336 mi

Average of roughly 3,206 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

W481 AHK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 04:55

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Focus (W481 AHK) between March 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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