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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T214 BFAMOT history

T214 BFA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
183,065 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T214 BFA
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
19 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T214 BFA was last recorded at 183,065 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 7,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,076 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,989 miles
Average per year
8,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,065 miles
  • 2021 – 175,076 miles
  • 2020 – 164,594 miles
  • 2019 – 156,423 miles
  • 2018 – 143,368 miles
  • 2017 – 131,653 miles
  • 2015 – 123,650 miles
  • 2014 – 110,717 miles
  • 2013 – 95,415 miles
  • 2012 – 82,320 miles
  • 2011 – 70,005 miles
  • 2010 – 66,307 miles
  • 2009 – 61,909 miles
  • 2008 – 58,898 miles
  • 2007 – 54,531 miles
  • 2006 – 50,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail183,065 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has been heavily under coated but can see the rust but integrity is still there (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in other materials but can see corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe heavily rotten and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily covered with stone chip paint but visibly heavily corroded but no holes (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail183,065 miles (+7,989)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,065 miles
    Test number
    821951474083
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has been heavily under coated but can see the rust but integrity is still there (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in other materials but can see corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe heavily rotten and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily covered with stone chip paint but visibly heavily corroded but no holes (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass175,076 miles (+332)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,076 miles
    Test number
    491098378898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail174,744 miles (+10,150)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,744 miles
    Test number
    649762211567
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting not corrosion its torn (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,594 miles
    Test number
    899483269167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,576 miles (+8,153)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,576 miles
    Test number
    347070395163
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,423 miles (+161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,423 miles
    Test number
    969608802552
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

  7. Fail156,262 miles (+12,894)1 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,262 miles
    Test number
    544057846674
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2x from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

  8. Pass143,368 miles (+11,715)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,368 miles
    Test number
    746555595935
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from load valve to front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,653 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,653 miles
    Test number
    650097254396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail131,649 miles (+7,999)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    498582288677
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass123,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,650 miles
    Test number
    127439246743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,650 miles (+12,933)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,650 miles
    Test number
    106347639764
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer leaking. (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass110,717 miles (+15,302)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,717 miles
    Test number
    609957044280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,415 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,415 miles
    Test number
    348253133455
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass95,415 miles (+13,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,415 miles
    Test number
    377723933439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail82,320 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    405820152290
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass82,320 miles (+12,315)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    946750052235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,005 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,005 miles
    Test number
    198739851276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll coil springs are corroded
    • NoteBoth front anti rollbar links have split boots

  19. Fail70,005 miles (+3,698)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,005 miles
    Test number
    258848151213
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll coil springs are corroded
    • NoteBoth front anti rollbar links have split boots

  20. Pass66,307 miles (+4,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,307 miles
    Test number
    870895420287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass61,909 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    223889819275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,898 miles (+4,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,898 miles
    Test number
    152101028239
    • 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)

  23. Pass54,531 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    780028017214
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass50,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    303213426266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T214 BFA

Does T214 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T214 BFA expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T214 BFA?
The MOT on T214 BFA expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T214 BFA done?
T214 BFA was recorded at 183,065 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 8,198 miles a year.
Has T214 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T214 BFA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T214 BFA 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 T214 BFA find?
T214 BFA failed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated; offside rear lower integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in sill; central lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has been heavily under coated but can see the rust but integrity is still there, and 6 more.

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