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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T161 POMMOT history

T161 POM is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
72,701 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 POM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 POM was last recorded at 72,701 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2019: 64,808 miles, lower than 79,865 miles on 16 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,691 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 72,701 miles
  • 2020 – 69,169 miles
  • 2019 – 64,808 miles
  • 2018 – 62,072 miles
  • 2017 – 60,460 miles
  • 2016 – 59,581 miles
  • 2015 – 58,605 miles
  • 2014 – 57,362 miles
  • 2013 – 55,858 miles
  • 2012 – 53,819 miles
  • 2011 – 51,928 miles
  • 2010 – 50,185 miles
  • 2009 – 48,220 miles
  • 2008 – 44,763 miles
  • 2007 – 42,488 miles
  • 2006 – 39,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,701 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,701 miles
    Test number
    858019360512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,691 miles (+3,522)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,691 miles
    Test number
    567909810597
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,169 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    178167587008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,114 miles (+4,306)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    341073857796
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass64,808 miles (-15,057)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    371919126205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,865 miles (+17,793)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    179791836915
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,072 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,072 miles
    Test number
    340586832504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,460 miles (+879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    880731960541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass59,581 miles (+976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,581 miles
    Test number
    167206243610
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge

  10. Fail58,605 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    409879635148
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass58,605 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    519949035144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,362 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    748175634191
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail57,361 miles (+1,503)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,361 miles
    Test number
    127414634136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass55,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    226414013418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,858 miles (+2,039)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    835534213163
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass53,819 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    757568932145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,818 miles (+1,890)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,818 miles
    Test number
    695407032136
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  18. Pass51,928 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,928 miles
    Test number
    268452511415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,185 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    771885020183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,220 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,220 miles
    Test number
    561750329127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,211 miles (+3,448)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    360638619183
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass44,763 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,763 miles
    Test number
    651317428108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,488 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,488 miles
    Test number
    252786317179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    372724226177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 POM

Does T161 POM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 POM expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 POM?
The MOT on T161 POM expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 POM done?
T161 POM was recorded at 72,701 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 2,110 miles a year.
Has T161 POM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 POM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T161 POM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T161 POM find?
T161 POM passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald to the inner edge, and 3 more.

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