Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T165 BVLMOT history
T165 BVL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,428 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 145,428 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,183 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T165 BVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T165 BVL was last recorded at 145,428 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 145,384 miles · 1 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 7,183 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,428 miles
- 2021 – 138,827 miles
- 2020 – 132,283 miles
- 2019 – 125,658 miles
- 2018 – 119,858 miles
- 2017 – 114,706 miles
- 2016 – 107,758 miles
- 2015 – 99,980 miles
- 2014 – 90,730 miles
- 2013 – 83,007 miles
- 2012 – 75,741 miles
- 2011 – 65,271 miles
- 2010 – 56,619 miles
- 2009 – 46,051 miles
- 2007 – 37,361 miles
- 2006 – 29,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,428 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside rear tyre perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside front tyre bald on inner edge recommend wheel alignment
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,428 miles (+44)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 145,428 miles
- Test number
- 213515442326
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,384 miles (+6,557)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,384 miles
- Test number
- 727347163237
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,827 miles (+6,544)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 138,827 miles
- Test number
- 694691460647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,283 miles (+6,625)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 132,283 miles
- Test number
- 722223370501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,658 miles
- Test number
- 529412136122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,658 miles (+5,800)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,658 miles
- Test number
- 765374928591
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,858 miles (+5,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 119,858 miles
- Test number
- 407296623230
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Pass114,706 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,706 miles
- Test number
- 834022339819
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Pass107,758 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 107,758 miles
- Test number
- 683335645201
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge recommend wheel alignment
Fail107,746 miles (+7,766)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,746 miles
- Test number
- 754202848046
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 185/65x14 86 h (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge recommend wheel alignment
Pass99,980 miles (+9,250)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 99,980 miles
- Test number
- 667870495059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,730 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 90,730 miles
- Test number
- 408075284046
- NoteAdvise both front lower control arm rear bushes
Fail90,730 miles (+254)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,730 miles
- Test number
- 126415884009
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail90,476 miles (+7,469)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,476 miles
- Test number
- 756452974058
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteAdvise both front lower control arm rear bush
Pass83,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,007 miles
- Test number
- 365843673056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,007 miles (+7,266)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,007 miles
- Test number
- 449682073072
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass75,741 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 75,741 miles
- Test number
- 538056692075
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail75,741 miles (+10,470)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,741 miles
- Test number
- 618226292057
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass65,271 miles (+8,652)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 65,271 miles
- Test number
- 738653631011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,619 miles (+10,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 56,619 miles
- Test number
- 184466620429
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass46,051 miles (+8,690)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 46,051 miles
- Test number
- 673386639065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,361 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 37,361 miles
- Test number
- 361159737077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 29,500 miles
- Test number
- 173806746424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T165 BVL
- Does T165 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T165 BVL expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T165 BVL?
- The MOT on T165 BVL expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T165 BVL done?
- T165 BVL was recorded at 145,428 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 7,183 miles a year.
- Has T165 BVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T165 BVL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on T165 BVL 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 T165 BVL find?
- T165 BVL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.
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