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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T161 SDKMOT history

T161 SDK is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2025
Mileage
72,236 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 SDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 SDK was last recorded at 72,236 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,321 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
915 miles
Average per year
2,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,236 miles
  • 2023 – 71,321 miles
  • 2022 – 70,683 miles
  • 2021 – 69,670 miles
  • 2020 – 69,255 miles
  • 2019 – 68,323 miles
  • 2018 – 67,376 miles
  • 2017 – 66,501 miles
  • 2016 – 65,244 miles
  • 2015 – 64,393 miles
  • 2014 – 63,728 miles
  • 2013 – 61,782 miles
  • 2012 – 57,530 miles
  • 2011 – 52,988 miles
  • 2010 – 48,712 miles
  • 2009 – 44,868 miles
  • 2008 – 41,319 miles
  • 2007 – 37,341 miles
  • 2006 – 33,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,236 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,236 miles (+915)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    307084153584
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,321 miles (+638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    931311160748
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,683 miles (+1,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,683 miles
    Test number
    886705761811
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,670 miles (+415)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,670 miles
    Test number
    886764906291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    968200998872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,255 miles (+932)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    529706244960
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass68,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,323 miles
    Test number
    562829935269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,323 miles (+947)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,323 miles
    Test number
    956028677552
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    369857972666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,376 miles (+875)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    295579229457
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass66,501 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    269099307818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    433426069085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,244 miles (+851)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    131194250040
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass64,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,393 miles
    Test number
    455356125176
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  15. Fail64,393 miles (+665)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,393 miles
    Test number
    419186325180
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Pass63,728 miles (+17)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    279902124433
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise n/s inner cv boot slightly insecure
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r wheel Bearing slight noise

  17. Fail63,711 miles (+1,929)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,711 miles
    Test number
    155571024130
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise n/s inner cv boot slightly insecure
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r wheel Bearing slight noise

  18. Pass61,782 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    817773733181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,530 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,530 miles
    Test number
    126182122162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,525 miles (+4,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    996931622164
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  21. Pass52,988 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    649388701103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,712 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,712 miles
    Test number
    341377000139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,868 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,868 miles
    Test number
    872357209173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,319 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    734685318186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,341 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,341 miles
    Test number
    691378807168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,932 miles
    Test number
    782865636179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 SDK

Does T161 SDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 SDK expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 SDK?
The MOT on T161 SDK expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 SDK done?
T161 SDK was recorded at 72,236 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 2,113 miles a year.
Has T161 SDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 SDK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T161 SDK 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 T161 SDK find?
T161 SDK passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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