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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T162 VPUMOT history

T162 VPU is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
192,650 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 VPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T162 VPU was last recorded at 192,650 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,597 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
7,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 192,650 miles
  • 2020 – 192,597 miles
  • 2019 – 192,332 miles
  • 2018 – 192,077 miles
  • 2016 – 183,548 miles
  • 2015 – 175,376 miles
  • 2014 – 167,165 miles
  • 2013 – 146,430 miles
  • 2012 – 136,726 miles
  • 2011 – 125,833 miles
  • 2010 – 118,491 miles
  • 2009 – 111,101 miles
  • 2008 – 103,621 miles
  • 2007 – 95,021 miles
  • 2006 – 82,015 miles
  • 2005 – 69,837 miles
  • 2004 – 57,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,650 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Advise side windows tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Aug 2004, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,650 miles (+53)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,650 miles
    Test number
    490628897157
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass192,597 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    192,597 miles
    Test number
    296142940641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass192,332 miles (+255)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,332 miles
    Test number
    158383731687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,077 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    192,077 miles
    Test number
    656127234402
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  5. Fail192,077 miles (+8,529)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,077 miles
    Test number
    278223851222
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass183,548 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    183,548 miles
    Test number
    768672172693
    • AdvisoryAdvise side windows tinted

  7. Fail183,547 miles (+8,171)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,547 miles
    Test number
    557587708415
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise side windows tinted

  8. Pass175,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    175,376 miles
    Test number
    649599029922
    • AdvisoryBoth front head light lenses faded(foggy).

  9. Fail175,376 miles (+8,211)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,376 miles
    Test number
    700786736763
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front head light lenses faded(foggy).

  10. Pass167,165 miles (+20,735)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    167,165 miles
    Test number
    889649634308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,430 miles (+9,704)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    146,430 miles
    Test number
    469366343417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront headlamps faded
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  12. Pass136,726 miles (+10,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    136,726 miles
    Test number
    725149842354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass125,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    498468201345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Fail125,833 miles (+7,342)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    777798101300
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Fail118,491 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    230550220359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass118,491 miles (+7,390)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    591530020320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,101 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    111,101 miles
    Test number
    500752609387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,621 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    103,621 miles
    Test number
    561114798248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,021 miles (+13,006)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    460352947284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,015 miles (+12,178)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    673187726267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,837 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    280212645268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,836 miles (+12,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    113219435205
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

  23. Pass57,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2005
    Odometer
    57,144 miles
    Test number
    442227815265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T162 VPU

Does T162 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T162 VPU expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T162 VPU?
The MOT on T162 VPU expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T162 VPU done?
T162 VPU was recorded at 192,650 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 7,887 miles a year.
Has T162 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 VPU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T162 VPU 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 T162 VPU find?
T162 VPU passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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