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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T173 SHJMOT history

T173 SHJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
105,755 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 SHJ
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 SHJ was last recorded at 105,755 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,663 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
3,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,755 miles
  • 2021 – 103,663 miles
  • 2020 – 101,069 miles
  • 2019 – 98,462 miles
  • 2018 – 92,470 miles
  • 2017 – 86,768 miles
  • 2016 – 80,712 miles
  • 2015 – 74,126 miles
  • 2014 – 69,153 miles
  • 2013 – 67,843 miles
  • 2012 – 66,231 miles
  • 2011 – 63,538 miles
  • 2010 – 60,978 miles
  • 2009 – 59,457 miles
  • 2008 – 56,878 miles
  • 2007 – 49,492 miles
  • 2006 – 43,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,755 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,755 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,755 miles
    Test number
    810217645365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,663 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,663 miles
    Test number
    318119996687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass101,069 miles (+2,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,069 miles
    Test number
    724863828673
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass98,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,462 miles
    Test number
    670867449353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from oil filter (renewel advised)
  5. Fail98,462 miles (+5,992)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,462 miles
    Test number
    199761276640
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from oil filter (renewel advised)
  6. Pass92,470 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,470 miles
    Test number
    757023555944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail92,336 miles (+5,568)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    281803153340
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass86,768 miles (+6,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    442799930485
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  9. Pass80,712 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    750861516188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,126 miles (+4,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    281749783478
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  11. Pass69,153 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,153 miles
    Test number
    788224544307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,843 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    157376743328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  13. Pass67,843 miles (+1,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    588306143352
    • 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. Pass66,231 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    337288922389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,538 miles
    Test number
    259102321335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,538 miles (+2,560)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,538 miles
    Test number
    648151421330
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass60,978 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    191031240373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,457 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    903192939346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,878 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,878 miles
    Test number
    191162038326
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note*n/s/r tyre 1.6mm fails constabulary criteria*
  20. Pass56,878 miles (+1,810)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,878 miles
    Test number
    812132438347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note*n/s/r tyre 1.6mm fails constabulary criteria*
  21. Pass55,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,068 miles
    Test number
    401304558154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,068 miles (+5,576)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,068 miles
    Test number
    591134958135
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass49,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    681243777171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,492 miles (+5,892)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    130763377115
    • DangerousOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  25. Pass43,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    902908456199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 SHJ

Does T173 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 SHJ expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 SHJ?
The MOT on T173 SHJ expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 SHJ done?
T173 SHJ was recorded at 105,755 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
Has T173 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 SHJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T173 SHJ 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 T173 SHJ find?
T173 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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