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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T212 BVAMOT history

T212 BVA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
68,569 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 BVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T212 BVA was last recorded at 68,569 miles on 8 Oct 2022, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,449 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
3,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,569 miles
  • 2021 – 61,957 miles
  • 2020 – 56,006 miles
  • 2019 – 50,202 miles
  • 2018 – 40,928 miles
  • 2017 – 36,586 miles
  • 2016 – 29,668 miles
  • 2015 – 24,277 miles
  • 2014 – 21,283 miles
  • 2013 – 18,326 miles
  • 2012 – 14,963 miles
  • 2010 – 14,064 miles
  • 2009 – 12,569 miles
  • 2008 – 12,370 miles
  • 2007 – 12,327 miles
  • 2006 – 12,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,569 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Travel on handbrake

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,569 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,569 miles
    Test number
    237530194501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail68,449 miles (+6,492)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    680576434906
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass61,957 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,957 miles
    Test number
    920274877488
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Fail61,951 miles (+5,945)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,951 miles
    Test number
    586376815810
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil low toped up 1/2 ltr
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass56,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    662926262296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,006 miles (+5,804)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    282627244973
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass50,202 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,202 miles
    Test number
    190498325087
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  8. Fail49,857 miles (+8,929)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,857 miles
    Test number
    991244974663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside front 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  9. Pass40,928 miles (+4,342)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    312339989241
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights weak
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  10. Pass36,586 miles (+6,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,586 miles
    Test number
    748264665855
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass29,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    906993438221
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min

  12. Fail29,668 miles (+5,391)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    586521468225
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min

  13. Pass24,277 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,277 miles
    Test number
    853566923960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryFront pads 85% worn req replacing soon
    • AdvisoryTopped up engine oil 1ltr as below min

  14. Fail24,277 miles (+2,994)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,277 miles
    Test number
    305152931926
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 185/65r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryTopped up engine oil 1ltr as below min

  15. Fail21,283 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,283 miles
    Test number
    227781554283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres worn uneven and low on edges
    • NotePower steering noisy level ok
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteSteering rack signs of dampness

  16. Pass21,283 miles (+2,957)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,283 miles
    Test number
    536721554291
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres worn uneven and low on edges
    • NotePower steering noisy level ok
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteSteering rack signs of dampness

  17. Pass18,326 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,326 miles
    Test number
    827293453261
    • NoteBattery covered unable to test
    • NoteOil leak in engine belt area power steering level low poss fault but unable to see leak drive shaft fouled with oil

  18. Fail18,326 miles (+3,363)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,326 miles
    Test number
    765743353225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery covered unable to test
    • NoteOil leak in engine belt area power steering level low poss fault but unable to see leak drive shaft fouled with oil

  19. Pass14,963 miles (+899)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,963 miles
    Test number
    398045452493
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear box corroded
    • NotePlastic covers on both outer sills

  20. Pass14,064 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,064 miles
    Test number
    991179930220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,569 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    12,569 miles
    Test number
    331699929256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,370 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,370 miles
    Test number
    252769218222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,327 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,327 miles
    Test number
    662134137254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail12,326 miles (+175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,326 miles
    Test number
    674503637236
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass12,151 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,151 miles
    Test number
    744275336205
    • NoteBody damage n/s/f

Questions about T212 BVA

Does T212 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T212 BVA expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T212 BVA?
The MOT on T212 BVA expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T212 BVA done?
T212 BVA was recorded at 68,569 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2022, an average of 3,499 miles a year.
Has T212 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 BVA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T212 BVA 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 T212 BVA find?
T212 BVA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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