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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T103 NGSMOT history

T103 NGS is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 139,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
139,625 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T103 NGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T103 NGS was last recorded at 139,625 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 1,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,493 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,132 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,625 miles
  • 2023 – 138,493 miles
  • 2022 – 136,852 miles
  • 2021 – 135,560 miles
  • 2020 – 133,821 miles
  • 2019 – 132,227 miles
  • 2018 – 129,765 miles
  • 2017 – 127,927 miles
  • 2016 – 122,521 miles
  • 2015 – 116,109 miles
  • 2014 – 110,552 miles
  • 2013 – 103,971 miles
  • 2012 – 95,965 miles
  • 2011 – 88,740 miles
  • 2010 – 80,515 miles
  • 2009 – 73,842 miles
  • 2008 – 65,743 miles
  • 2007 – 58,574 miles
  • 2006 – 51,286 miles
  • 2005 – 44,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,625 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount and strengthening plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount and strengthening plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Temperamental (LED) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre WORN inner and outer

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Front shock absorbers casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi weeping and deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tyre very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,625 miles (+1,132)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,625 miles
    Test number
    605558147681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount and strengthening plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount and strengthening plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Temperamental (LED) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre WORN inner and outer

  2. Pass138,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,493 miles
    Test number
    414982819611
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre WORN inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,493 miles (+1,641)1 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,493 miles
    Test number
    628475826646
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low *****adjusted***** (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Did not release under tension (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. *****adjusted***** (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre WORN inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,852 miles
    Test number
    827297176966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,852 miles (+1,292)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,852 miles
    Test number
    304111339342
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass135,560 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,560 miles
    Test number
    586212262963
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers casing corroded

  7. Fail135,560 miles (+1,739)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,560 miles
    Test number
    941744598047
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers casing corroded

  8. Pass133,821 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,821 miles
    Test number
    923568831498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,806 miles (+1,579)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,806 miles
    Test number
    561744272398
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged Filler breather pipe Corroded / Broken (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass132,227 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,227 miles
    Test number
    131227592947
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi weeping and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail132,209 miles (+2,444)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,209 miles
    Test number
    394908931712
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Forward section of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward section of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Forward section of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Above fuel tank (Also excessively long, curled up to remove excess) (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi weeping and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass129,765 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,765 miles
    Test number
    210312886142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tyre very low (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail129,755 miles (+1,828)1 dangerous11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,755 miles
    Test number
    911844605181
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tyre very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss-firing badly

  14. Pass127,927 miles (+5,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,927 miles
    Test number
    475690055256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass122,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,521 miles
    Test number
    503131981298
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of car generally corroded

  16. Fail122,521 miles (+6,412)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,521 miles
    Test number
    616334577714
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of car generally corroded

  17. Pass116,109 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,109 miles
    Test number
    264568232103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,107 miles (+5,555)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    632149961463
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Fail110,552 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    319363754414
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner edge

  20. Pass110,552 miles (+6,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    628233654281
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner edge

  21. Pass103,971 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    206141963224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,965 miles (+7,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,965 miles
    Test number
    566001072252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass88,740 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,740 miles
    Test number
    949193361218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  24. Fail88,738 miles (+8,223)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    439072561265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  25. Pass80,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    533698450298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,515 miles (+6,673)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    771208150254
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass73,842 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,842 miles
    Test number
    222291979298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail65,743 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,743 miles
    Test number
    114532458289
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass65,743 miles (+7,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,743 miles
    Test number
    681472758204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass58,574 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,574 miles
    Test number
    982657867208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail51,286 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,286 miles
    Test number
    221179766221
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion exhaust system

  32. Pass51,286 miles (+397)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,286 miles
    Test number
    994129966278
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion exhaust system

  33. Pass50,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    710538126210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail50,889 miles (+6,583)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    502378826225
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  35. Pass44,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    771955615208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail44,306 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    150564615216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T103 NGS

Does T103 NGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T103 NGS expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T103 NGS?
The MOT on T103 NGS expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T103 NGS done?
T103 NGS was recorded at 139,625 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has T103 NGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T103 NGS has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T103 NGS 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 T103 NGS find?
T103 NGS failed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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