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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T196 PBVMOT history

T196 PBV is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2024
Mileage
91,674 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 PBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 PBV was last recorded at 91,674 miles on 13 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,674 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,674 miles
  • 2022 – 83,295 miles
  • 2017 – 81,503 miles
  • 2016 – 80,921 miles
  • 2015 – 76,260 miles
  • 2014 – 73,866 miles
  • 2013 – 70,374 miles
  • 2012 – 66,305 miles
  • 2011 – 63,927 miles
  • 2010 – 60,618 miles
  • 2009 – 57,780 miles
  • 2008 – 53,112 miles
  • 2007 – 50,389 miles
  • 2006 – 44,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,674 miles
    Test number
    921884059099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,674 miles (+8,379)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,674 miles
    Test number
    278623439745
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,295 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    113852089375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    452687084987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,503 miles (+582)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    182155017444
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer assy corroded (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  6. Pass80,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,921 miles
    Test number
    670864574720
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp lens deteriorating

  7. Fail80,921 miles (+4,661)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,921 miles
    Test number
    507344290237
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp lens deteriorating

  8. Pass76,260 miles (+2,394)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    197127155451
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly on inner edges 195/55/15

  9. Pass73,866 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    189548624405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel tank filler pipes has some suface corrosion

  10. Fail73,866 miles (+3,492)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    785188624067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel tank filler pipes has some suface corrosion

  11. Pass70,374 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    128923843075
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail70,374 miles (+4,069)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    655163643010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail66,305 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,305 miles
    Test number
    235047922040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDriver's instrument panel cracked.
    • NoteSteel fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded but not leaking.

  14. Pass66,305 miles (+2,378)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,305 miles
    Test number
    909297522061
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDriver's instrument panel cracked.
    • NoteSteel fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded but not leaking.

  15. Pass63,927 miles (+3,309)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,927 miles
    Test number
    155105731040
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHront discs starting to score but servicable

  16. Pass60,618 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,618 miles
    Test number
    714375330061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,780 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    121478829060
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass57,780 miles (+4,668)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    663958129056
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass53,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    730252938070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,112 miles (+2,723)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    682532838094
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass50,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    320912037085
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail50,389 miles (+6,149)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    450062237029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass44,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,240 miles
    Test number
    404357636099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T196 PBV

Does T196 PBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T196 PBV expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T196 PBV?
The MOT on T196 PBV expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T196 PBV done?
T196 PBV was recorded at 91,674 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2023, an average of 2,761 miles a year.
Has T196 PBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 PBV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T196 PBV 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 T196 PBV find?
T196 PBV passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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