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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T184 BVLMOT history

T184 BVL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 89,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
89,994 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T184 BVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T184 BVL was last recorded at 89,994 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,614 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
2,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,994 miles
  • 2022 – 89,614 miles
  • 2021 – 88,937 miles
  • 2020 – 88,649 miles
  • 2019 – 88,012 miles
  • 2018 – 87,134 miles
  • 2017 – 86,618 miles
  • 2016 – 86,034 miles
  • 2015 – 85,822 miles
  • 2014 – 84,730 miles
  • 2013 – 82,646 miles
  • 2012 – 78,589 miles
  • 2011 – 75,130 miles
  • 2010 – 72,578 miles
  • 2009 – 70,087 miles
  • 2008 – 66,571 miles
  • 2007 – 61,128 miles
  • 2006 – 54,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,994 miles
    Test number
    844696122789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail89,994 miles (+380)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,994 miles
    Test number
    222483707531
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking switch leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass89,614 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    834250951878
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail89,614 miles (+677)3 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    372728154078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass88,937 miles (+288)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,937 miles
    Test number
    732673554376
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass88,649 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    703623178634
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet retaining device is worn, Recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers are loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,649 miles (+637)2 dangerous1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    450296392541
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet retaining device is worn, Recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers are loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,012 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    682679205472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper mountings damaged

  9. Fail88,012 miles (+878)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    251702738218
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper mountings damaged

  10. Pass87,134 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    153384321404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing on s/wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on s/wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing on s/wall

  11. Fail87,134 miles (+516)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    459739210181
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing on s/wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on s/wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing on s/wall

  12. Pass86,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    233057186203
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged mirror unit (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisey when applied in tester
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  13. Fail86,618 miles (+584)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    456657872666
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when postion lights on (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view damaged mirror unit (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisey when applied in tester
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  14. Pass86,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    622746535411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail86,034 miles (+212)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    815906800582
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass85,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    147690025446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,822 miles (+1,092)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    895730225014
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass84,730 miles (+2,084)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    639754014050
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass82,646 miles (+4,057)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    397267613060
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass78,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    115190632044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,589 miles (+3,459)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,589 miles
    Test number
    578187322027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail75,130 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,130 miles
    Test number
    145401431483
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  23. Pass75,130 miles (+2,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,130 miles
    Test number
    478391631040
    • 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)

  24. Pass72,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    130966610011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,578 miles (+2,491)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,578 miles
    Test number
    392116910073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass70,087 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    634895019076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,086 miles (+3,515)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,086 miles
    Test number
    621154219027
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass66,571 miles (+5,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,571 miles
    Test number
    841906218029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass61,128 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    101004107404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,758 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,758 miles
    Test number
    902750516058
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDRIVERS DOOR MIRROR OUTER CASING LOOSE.
    • NoteFRONT No PLATE CRACKED.

Questions about T184 BVL

Does T184 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T184 BVL expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T184 BVL?
The MOT on T184 BVL expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T184 BVL done?
T184 BVL was recorded at 89,994 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 2,067 miles a year.
Has T184 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T184 BVL has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T184 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 T184 BVL find?
T184 BVL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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