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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T129 UBLMOT history

T129 UBL is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
98,571 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 UBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 UBL was last recorded at 98,571 miles on 4 May 2023, 3,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,361 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,210 miles
Average per year
1,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,571 miles
  • 2022 – 95,361 miles
  • 2021 – 94,455 miles
  • 2020 – 94,246 miles
  • 2019 – 94,177 miles
  • 2018 – 93,305 miles
  • 2017 – 92,181 miles
  • 2016 – 91,071 miles
  • 2015 – 89,796 miles
  • 2014 – 88,778 miles
  • 2013 – 87,009 miles
  • 2012 – 84,324 miles
  • 2011 – 82,319 miles
  • 2010 – 79,286 miles
  • 2009 – 77,363 miles
  • 2008 – 75,574 miles
  • 2007 – 73,524 miles
  • 2006 – 71,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,571 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear suspension slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,571 miles
    Test number
    896945365816
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail98,571 miles (+3,210)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,571 miles
    Test number
    411021104402
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,361 miles
    Test number
    314662817084
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slight corrosion
  4. Fail95,361 miles (+906)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,361 miles
    Test number
    673148873997
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slight corrosion
  5. Pass94,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    176732824525
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slight corrosion
  6. Fail94,455 miles (+209)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    313639230185
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slight corrosion
  7. Pass94,246 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    848046041797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,177 miles (+872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    94,177 miles
    Test number
    669653530049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,305 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    318362379286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,181 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,181 miles
    Test number
    937669189374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,071 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,071 miles
    Test number
    533773081850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,796 miles (+1,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    609599785097
    • NoteNoise from aux belt area
  13. Pass88,778 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,778 miles
    Test number
    995368514143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,009 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    688335413100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,324 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    958446412157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,319 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,319 miles
    Test number
    239677411444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    593938110144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,286 miles (+1,923)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    252497810170
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass77,363 miles (+1,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,363 miles
    Test number
    680207619182
    • NoteHandbrake some travel
  20. Pass75,574 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,574 miles
    Test number
    693859118149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,524 miles (+2,362)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    571246907164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTravel in handbrake
  22. Pass71,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,162 miles
    Test number
    804622946137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 UBL

Does T129 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T129 UBL expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T129 UBL?
The MOT on T129 UBL expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T129 UBL done?
T129 UBL was recorded at 98,571 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 1,611 miles a year.
Has T129 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 UBL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T129 UBL 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 T129 UBL find?
T129 UBL passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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