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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T218 KEWMOT history

T218 KEW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 228,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
228,187 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 KEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 KEW was last recorded at 228,187 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 7,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,087 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
7,100 miles
Average per year
9,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 228,187 miles
  • 2021 – 221,087 miles
  • 2020 – 218,027 miles
  • 2019 – 214,516 miles
  • 2018 – 205,848 miles
  • 2017 – 191,329 miles
  • 2016 – 184,089 miles
  • 2015 – 169,892 miles
  • 2014 – 155,878 miles
  • 2013 – 146,713 miles
  • 2012 – 140,169 miles
  • 2011 – 135,497 miles
  • 2010 – 125,261 miles
  • 2009 – 114,367 miles
  • 2008 – 103,320 miles
  • 2007 – 91,954 miles
  • 2006 – 78,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,187 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion front and rear

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,187 miles (+7,100)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    228,187 miles
    Test number
    138882871503
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion front and rear

  2. Pass221,087 miles (+3,060)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    221,087 miles
    Test number
    559885541543
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass218,027 miles (+3,511)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    218,027 miles
    Test number
    993181567753
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass214,516 miles (+8,668)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    214,516 miles
    Test number
    395787583520
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass205,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    205,848 miles
    Test number
    749590549316
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Fail205,848 miles (+14,519)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,848 miles
    Test number
    998846670957
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass191,329 miles (+7,240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    191,329 miles
    Test number
    214371555692
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass184,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    184,089 miles
    Test number
    897085359309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail184,089 miles (+14,197)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,089 miles
    Test number
    413212487514
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass169,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    169,892 miles
    Test number
    135134985045
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail169,892 miles (+14,014)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,892 miles
    Test number
    215374185033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass155,878 miles (+100)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    155,878 miles
    Test number
    197868394021
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on osf and both rear brake pipes

  13. Fail155,778 miles (+143)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,778 miles
    Test number
    768480294060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on osf and both rear brake pipes

  14. Fail155,635 miles (+8,922)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,635 miles
    Test number
    417993984015
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteBoth headlights cloudy
    • NoteOsf brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOsr radius arm bush slight play

  15. Fail146,713 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,713 miles
    Test number
    506116593028
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass146,713 miles (+6,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,713 miles
    Test number
    905036693063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass140,169 miles (+4,672)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    258274282006
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/r parking brake just made efficiency

  18. Pass135,497 miles (+10,236)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    135,497 miles
    Test number
    946609291059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    125,261 miles
    Test number
    340262400115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,261 miles (+10,894)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,261 miles
    Test number
    330770990039
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass114,367 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    194806799018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,325 miles (+11,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    130293499402
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass103,320 miles (+11,366)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    570268298005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,954 miles (+13,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,954 miles
    Test number
    591525797015
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail78,514 miles2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    150106496019
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe starting to corrode
    • NoteNails in both rear tyres
    • NoteSlight wep from PAS pump
    • NoteSmall kink in rake servo pipe

  26. Pass78,514 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,514 miles
    Test number
    731836896012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe starting to corrode
    • NoteNails in both rear tyres
    • NoteSlight wep from PAS pump
    • NoteSmall kink in rake servo pipe

Questions about T218 KEW

Does T218 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T218 KEW expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T218 KEW?
The MOT on T218 KEW expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T218 KEW done?
T218 KEW was recorded at 228,187 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 9,342 miles a year.
Has T218 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 KEW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T218 KEW 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 T218 KEW find?
T218 KEW passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; all suspension components have surface corrosion front and rear.

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