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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T187 BVAMOT history

T187 BVA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
111,836 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 BVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T187 BVA was last recorded at 111,836 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,835 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,836 miles
  • 2018 – 108,484 miles
  • 2016 – 108,164 miles
  • 2015 – 104,340 miles
  • 2014 – 103,103 miles
  • 2013 – 101,395 miles
  • 2011 – 94,304 miles
  • 2010 – 88,256 miles
  • 2009 – 77,337 miles
  • 2008 – 64,846 miles
  • 2007 – 59,214 miles
  • 2006 – 53,154 miles
  • 2005 – 50,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,836 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,836 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    808688634078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,835 miles (+3,351)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,835 miles
    Test number
    352499051552
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,484 miles (+320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    419961129150
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes greased
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing further inspection

  4. Pass108,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    976234896246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,164 miles (+3,824)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    808581705866
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass104,340 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,340 miles
    Test number
    237984355099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFuel Filler Neck Corroded

  7. Fail104,338 miles (+1,235)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,338 miles
    Test number
    608920455049
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFuel Filler Neck Corroded

  8. Pass103,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    126117384474
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Fail103,103 miles (+1,708)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    896417684065
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass101,395 miles (+7,091)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,395 miles
    Test number
    988356343016
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust system corrosion
    • NoteAdvise play in o/s inner rack arm

  11. Pass94,304 miles (+6,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    765986901164
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass88,256 miles (+10,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,256 miles
    Test number
    313330100130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass77,337 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,337 miles
    Test number
    954821019162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir leak from engine

  14. Fail77,337 miles (+12,491)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,337 miles
    Test number
    201821419105
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir leak from engine

  15. Pass64,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    563563018184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,846 miles (+5,632)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    140223818106
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass59,214 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    101664017138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,154 miles (+2,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    442250016178
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  19. Fail50,974 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    120926025384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass50,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    994856325388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T187 BVA

Does T187 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T187 BVA expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T187 BVA?
The MOT on T187 BVA expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T187 BVA done?
T187 BVA was recorded at 111,836 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 3,596 miles a year.
Has T187 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 BVA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T187 BVA 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 T187 BVA find?
T187 BVA passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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