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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T142 DFMMOT history

T142 DFM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
80,768 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 DFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T142 DFM was last recorded at 80,768 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,719 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,768 miles
  • 2023 – 80,719 miles
  • 2022 – 80,531 miles
  • 2021 – 80,087 miles
  • 2020 – 79,839 miles
  • 2019 – 79,574 miles
  • 2018 – 78,774 miles
  • 2017 – 77,506 miles
  • 2016 – 76,765 miles
  • 2015 – 74,636 miles
  • 2014 – 70,371 miles
  • 2013 – 65,944 miles
  • 2012 – 61,417 miles
  • 2011 – 57,622 miles
  • 2010 – 53,723 miles
  • 2009 – 49,693 miles
  • 2008 – 45,733 miles
  • 2007 – 40,885 miles
  • 2006 – 35,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,768 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,768 miles (+49)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,768 miles
    Test number
    271753434749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,719 miles (+188)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,719 miles
    Test number
    539176101876
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,531 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    213518891758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,528 miles (+441)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,528 miles
    Test number
    803620377521
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    954830721968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail80,087 miles (+248)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    491120235975
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    499441979329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail79,837 miles (+263)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,837 miles
    Test number
    730593948343
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass79,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,574 miles
    Test number
    858612927718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail79,572 miles (+798)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    445149763654
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass78,774 miles (+1,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    829610125804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass77,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    562400195514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail77,504 miles (+739)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,504 miles
    Test number
    190766081394
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,765 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,765 miles
    Test number
    179303125317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    485220225170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail74,634 miles (+4,263)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,634 miles
    Test number
    299910525183
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass70,371 miles (+4,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    489728624145
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass65,944 miles (+4,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    606702713156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass61,417 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,417 miles
    Test number
    826066512154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,622 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    696178291016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,723 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,723 miles
    Test number
    741049810154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,693 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,693 miles
    Test number
    791481729169
    • 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)

  23. Pass45,733 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    160089218171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,885 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,885 miles
    Test number
    902453827136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    162827616133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T142 DFM

Does T142 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T142 DFM expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T142 DFM?
The MOT on T142 DFM expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T142 DFM done?
T142 DFM was recorded at 80,768 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has T142 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 DFM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T142 DFM 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 T142 DFM find?
T142 DFM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside rear fuel pipe/s corroded, and 5 more.

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