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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T208 WPPMOT history

T208 WPP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
157,107 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 WPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T208 WPP was last recorded at 157,107 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 2,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,342 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,765 miles
Average per year
4,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,107 miles
  • 2022 – 154,342 miles
  • 2021 – 151,538 miles
  • 2020 – 149,383 miles
  • 2019 – 144,296 miles
  • 2018 – 140,856 miles
  • 2017 – 136,330 miles
  • 2016 – 131,520 miles
  • 2015 – 127,681 miles
  • 2014 – 122,935 miles
  • 2013 – 117,956 miles
  • 2012 – 113,264 miles
  • 2011 – 108,145 miles
  • 2010 – 103,318 miles
  • 2009 – 98,700 miles
  • 2008 – 93,878 miles
  • 2007 – 88,281 miles
  • 2006 – 83,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,107 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Clutch worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,107 miles (+2,765)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,107 miles
    Test number
    554582409035
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,342 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,342 miles
    Test number
    381885879603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,339 miles (+2,801)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,339 miles
    Test number
    131937842408
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass151,538 miles (+2,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,538 miles
    Test number
    545068958969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,383 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,383 miles
    Test number
    988235916083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail149,381 miles (+5,085)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,381 miles
    Test number
    617570393294
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass144,296 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,296 miles
    Test number
    940046744455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,294 miles (+3,438)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,294 miles
    Test number
    522306045344
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass140,856 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,856 miles
    Test number
    333669358026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryClutch worn

  10. Fail140,845 miles (+4,515)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,845 miles
    Test number
    691985489722
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryClutch worn

  11. Pass136,330 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,330 miles
    Test number
    465399924089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,270 miles (+4,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,270 miles
    Test number
    645552645596
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass131,520 miles (+3,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,520 miles
    Test number
    369621236819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass127,681 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,681 miles
    Test number
    146858065081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn very thin and are in very poor condition - no sgns of cracking at time of test

  15. Fail127,681 miles (+4,746)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,681 miles
    Test number
    269538265068
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  16. Pass122,935 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,935 miles
    Test number
    875165984090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail122,764 miles (+4,808)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,764 miles
    Test number
    157311774037
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass117,956 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,956 miles
    Test number
    759377883050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail117,955 miles (+4,691)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    339765583016
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass113,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,264 miles
    Test number
    295933672064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,262 miles (+5,117)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,262 miles
    Test number
    516123772028
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass108,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,145 miles
    Test number
    155329661415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,144 miles (+4,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    196209361058
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass103,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    192937770018
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail103,318 miles (+4,618)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    964247870034
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass98,700 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,700 miles
    Test number
    401692789044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,878 miles
    Test number
    493195698017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail93,878 miles (+5,597)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,878 miles
    Test number
    990362098064
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass88,281 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,281 miles
    Test number
    640746787069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass83,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,086 miles
    Test number
    884904296008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T208 WPP

Does T208 WPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T208 WPP expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T208 WPP?
The MOT on T208 WPP expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T208 WPP done?
T208 WPP was recorded at 157,107 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 4,224 miles a year.
Has T208 WPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 WPP has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T208 WPP 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 T208 WPP find?
T208 WPP failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 5 major defects: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 2 more.

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