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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T196 XAMMOT history

T196 XAM is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
96,504 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 XAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 XAM was last recorded at 96,504 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 4,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,553 miles · 9 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,951 miles
Average per year
2,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,504 miles
  • 2021 – 91,553 miles
  • 2020 – 90,600 miles
  • 2019 – 89,474 miles
  • 2018 – 88,046 miles
  • 2017 – 86,167 miles
  • 2016 – 84,956 miles
  • 2015 – 82,800 miles
  • 2014 – 80,599 miles
  • 2013 – 77,307 miles
  • 2012 – 74,752 miles
  • 2011 – 72,540 miles
  • 2010 – 70,646 miles
  • 2009 – 66,578 miles
  • 2008 – 61,166 miles
  • 2007 – 56,521 miles
  • 2006 – 50,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,504 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light lens crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Factory fitted Sill Covers.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,504 miles (+4,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,504 miles
    Test number
    511465269788
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,553 miles (+953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,553 miles
    Test number
    176842053271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

  3. Pass90,600 miles (+1,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,600 miles
    Test number
    468931213629
    • AdvisoryBOTH Rear Wheelarches corroded.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to N/S Bodywork.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,474 miles (+1,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,474 miles
    Test number
    363856741487
    • AdvisoryBOTH Wheelarches corroding.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,046 miles (+1,879)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    825066742419
    • AdvisoryALL Rear Suspension Components starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryBOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack (2.3.3b)

  6. Pass86,167 miles (+1,211)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,167 miles
    Test number
    480823046397
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of slight damage to Bodywork.

  7. Pass84,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    189334216726
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine (rocker cover / cam sensor area )
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components showing sign of corrosion

  8. Fail84,955 miles (+2,155)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,955 miles
    Test number
    742695453476
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has minor leak at back box join and flexi pipe
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine (rocker cover / cam sensor area )
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components showing sign of corrosion

  9. Pass82,800 miles (+2,201)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,800 miles
    Test number
    168480095476
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteALL Rear Suspension Components starting to corrode.
    • NoteBOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass80,599 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    545526014145
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail80,599 miles (+3,292)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    667866214147
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail77,307 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    318562143096
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass77,307 miles (+2,555)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    636412543042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass74,752 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,752 miles
    Test number
    346596862061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,744 miles (+2,204)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,744 miles
    Test number
    898615562022
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,540 miles (+1,894)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,540 miles
    Test number
    949331501153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBOTH Front Brake Discs worn.
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteFuel Filler Pipes corroded.

  17. Pass70,646 miles (+4,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,646 miles
    Test number
    290031670033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass66,578 miles (+5,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    811484259033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass61,166 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    272936158092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,521 miles (+6,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,521 miles
    Test number
    494277457056
    • NoteWheel trims fitted †nsf door mirror broken

  21. Pass50,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    684332576004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T196 XAM

Does T196 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T196 XAM expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T196 XAM?
The MOT on T196 XAM expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T196 XAM done?
T196 XAM was recorded at 96,504 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 2,888 miles a year.
Has T196 XAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 XAM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T196 XAM 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 XAM find?
T196 XAM passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside front lower fog light lens cracked; offside front oil leak, but not excessive.

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