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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T189 EBFMOT history

T189 EBF is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
73,664 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 EBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 EBF was last recorded at 73,664 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 16,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,775 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
16,889 miles
Average per year
3,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,664 miles
  • 2023 – 56,775 miles
  • 2022 – 47,415 miles
  • 2021 – 45,507 miles
  • 2020 – 42,856 miles
  • 2019 – 39,798 miles
  • 2018 – 36,565 miles
  • 2017 – 34,095 miles
  • 2016 – 27,626 miles
  • 2015 – 25,411 miles
  • 2014 – 21,771 miles
  • 2013 – 17,077 miles
  • 2012 – 13,018 miles
  • 2011 – 12,650 miles
  • 2010 – 12,234 miles
  • 2009 – 11,856 miles
  • 2008 – 11,178 miles
  • 2007 – 10,472 miles
  • 2006 – 9,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Springs Corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel Filler Pipes Corroded
  • AdvisoryNo Reverse Lamp
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through Out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,664 miles (+16,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,664 miles
    Test number
    238218991933
    • AdvisoryFront Springs Corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Filler Pipes Corroded
    • AdvisoryNo Reverse Lamp
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

  2. Pass56,775 miles (+9,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    205149870451
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass47,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    446760402340
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underbody/corrosion on brake lines/unions

  4. Fail47,415 miles (+1,908)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,415 miles
    Test number
    742178759967
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underbody/corrosion on brake lines/unions

  5. Pass45,507 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    843976213076
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through Out (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corrosion

  6. Fail45,504 miles (+2,648)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    934844566674
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through Out (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass42,856 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    768315930437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,798 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,798 miles
    Test number
    264920231867
    • AdvisoryFront rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

  9. Pass36,565 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,565 miles
    Test number
    529238982350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    185163272212
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake slight increase / decrease difference

  11. Fail34,095 miles (+6,469)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    407479254194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp incorrect colour dip (1.7.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp incorrect colour main (1.7.5b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake slight increase / decrease difference

  12. Pass27,626 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,626 miles
    Test number
    783285515815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,411 miles (+3,640)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    308420085060
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteApplication of grease applied to brake pipes
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked inner side walls

  14. Pass21,771 miles (+4,694)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,771 miles
    Test number
    965550584012
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs has slight corrosion to bottom coils

  15. Fail17,077 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,077 miles
    Test number
    305017273091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass17,077 miles (+4,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,077 miles
    Test number
    805917673071
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass13,018 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,018 miles
    Test number
    589755472082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,017 miles (+367)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,017 miles
    Test number
    877274172032
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass12,650 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    699629461099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,234 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,234 miles
    Test number
    182587260496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,856 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,856 miles
    Test number
    794205979031
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass11,178 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,178 miles
    Test number
    704658778035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,472 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,472 miles
    Test number
    240725977049
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass9,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,944 miles
    Test number
    803986586010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T189 EBF

Does T189 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T189 EBF expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T189 EBF?
The MOT on T189 EBF expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T189 EBF done?
T189 EBF was recorded at 73,664 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 3,424 miles a year.
Has T189 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 EBF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T189 EBF 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 T189 EBF find?
T189 EBF passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: front springs corroded; fuel filler pipes corroded; no reverse lamp, and 1 more.

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