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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T197 AUFMOT history

T197 AUF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 203,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
203,046 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 AUF
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T197 AUF was last recorded at 203,046 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 7,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2018: 161,184 miles, lower than 168,183 miles on 6 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
196,004 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,042 miles
Average per year
7,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 203,046 miles
  • 2022 – 196,004 miles
  • 2021 – 189,884 miles
  • 2020 – 182,120 miles
  • 2019 – 173,535 miles
  • 2018 – 161,184 miles
  • 2017 – 155,475 miles
  • 2016 – 142,707 miles
  • 2014 – 132,243 miles
  • 2013 – 106,902 miles
  • 2012 – 100,644 miles
  • 2009 – 98,562 miles
  • 2008 – 97,281 miles
  • 2007 – 89,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail203,046 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail203,046 miles (+7,042)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,046 miles
    Test number
    686896991530
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass196,004 miles (+145)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    196,004 miles
    Test number
    275182385900
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Number plate light dim
    • 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. Fail195,859 miles (+5,975)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,859 miles
    Test number
    429714449439
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Number plate light dim
    • 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))

  4. Pass189,884 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    189,884 miles
    Test number
    788375335942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail189,878 miles (+7,758)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,878 miles
    Test number
    295939820171
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass182,120 miles (+196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,120 miles
    Test number
    901078326699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail181,924 miles (+8,389)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,924 miles
    Test number
    388310358063
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass173,535 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    173,535 miles
    Test number
    581532469856
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail173,529 miles (+12,345)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,529 miles
    Test number
    147682570402
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be 195/55./15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass161,184 miles (-6,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    161,184 miles
    Test number
    188201744126
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail168,183 miles (+12,708)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,183 miles
    Test number
    332453854502
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass155,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    840423415500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail155,475 miles (+12,768)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    708533183523
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass142,707 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,707 miles
    Test number
    544804216118
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail142,533 miles (+10,290)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,533 miles
    Test number
    202844519290
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass132,243 miles (+13,101)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,243 miles
    Test number
    459294064355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre silencer corroded

  17. Pass119,142 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,142 miles
    Test number
    315833504048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre silencer corroded
    • NoteSpare fitted to nearside rear

  18. Fail119,142 miles (+12,240)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,142 miles
    Test number
    728093904055
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre silencer corroded
    • NoteSpare fitted to nearside rear

  19. Pass106,902 miles (+6,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,902 miles
    Test number
    786264603097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass100,644 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,644 miles
    Test number
    907344122099
    • AdvisoryInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteInside front brake discs rusty.
    • NoteSurface rust under vehicle, from standing

  21. Fail100,644 miles (+2,082)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,644 miles
    Test number
    237174422037
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteInside front brake discs rusty.
    • NotePower steering fluid low
    • NoteSurface rust under vehicle, from standing

  22. Pass98,562 miles (+1,281)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    883975609252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread scored around circumfereence but not considered dangerous

  23. Pass97,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,281 miles
    Test number
    533489228132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail97,281 miles (+8,271)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,281 miles
    Test number
    704819528149
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePas fluid level low

  25. Pass89,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,010 miles
    Test number
    771392797088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 AUF

Does T197 AUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 AUF expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 AUF?
The MOT on T197 AUF expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 AUF done?
T197 AUF was recorded at 203,046 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
Has T197 AUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 AUF has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T197 AUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 AUF find?
T197 AUF failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 4 more.

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