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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T143 OAMMOT history

T143 OAM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,694 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 OAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T143 OAM was last recorded at 53,694 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,867 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,827 miles
Average per year
1,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,694 miles
  • 2025 – 47,867 miles
  • 2024 – 45,101 miles
  • 2023 – 41,865 miles
  • 2022 – 39,995 miles
  • 2021 – 39,880 miles
  • 2020 – 39,712 miles
  • 2019 – 39,504 miles
  • 2017 – 38,834 miles
  • 2016 – 38,564 miles
  • 2015 – 38,245 miles
  • 2014 – 37,824 miles
  • 2013 – 36,310 miles
  • 2012 – 35,560 miles
  • 2011 – 35,052 miles
  • 2010 – 34,477 miles
  • 2009 – 33,558 miles
  • 2008 – 31,776 miles
  • 2007 – 30,915 miles
  • 2006 – 28,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,694 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,694 miles (+5,827)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,694 miles
    Test number
    116478550007
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Pass47,867 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,867 miles
    Test number
    480211020372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    441501183432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,101 miles (+3,236)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    301087538575
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass41,865 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,865 miles
    Test number
    331229770732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,995 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    130887471599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,880 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    39,880 miles
    Test number
    817675904814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,712 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    556077577124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,504 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    296959365073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,834 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    687820956993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,564 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,564 miles
    Test number
    179430018148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,245 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    689508515292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    487913704250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,824 miles (+1,514)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,824 miles
    Test number
    537063104281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass36,310 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,310 miles
    Test number
    316554803443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,560 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,560 miles
    Test number
    806909592163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,052 miles
    Test number
    689498001261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,052 miles (+575)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,052 miles
    Test number
    326107201248
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • NoteFront/and/rear/number/deteriorated

  19. Pass34,477 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,477 miles
    Test number
    882404000279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,558 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    952825109265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,776 miles (+861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,776 miles
    Test number
    394247508480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass30,915 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    933353647115
    • 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. Pass28,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,707 miles
    Test number
    231716736491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,707 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,707 miles
    Test number
    730136336116
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T143 OAM

Does T143 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T143 OAM is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T143 OAM?
The MOT on T143 OAM is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T143 OAM done?
T143 OAM was recorded at 53,694 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,260 miles a year.
Has T143 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 OAM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T143 OAM 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 T143 OAM find?
T143 OAM passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: fuel filler neck corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier, and 8 more.

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