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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T221 RDUMOT history

T221 RDU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
123,055 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 RDU
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T221 RDU was last recorded at 123,055 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,592 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
463 miles
Average per year
4,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,055 miles
  • 2021 – 122,592 miles
  • 2020 – 122,346 miles
  • 2019 – 120,758 miles
  • 2018 – 119,341 miles
  • 2017 – 116,592 miles
  • 2016 – 114,068 miles
  • 2015 – 110,725 miles
  • 2014 – 105,667 miles
  • 2013 – 101,321 miles
  • 2012 – 94,828 miles
  • 2011 – 88,814 miles
  • 2010 – 81,888 miles
  • 2009 – 74,349 miles
  • 2008 – 67,265 miles
  • 2007 – 60,720 miles
  • 2006 – 56,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,055 miles (+463)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,055 miles
    Test number
    403157027023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded

  2. Pass122,592 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,592 miles
    Test number
    444189600330
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,592 miles (+246)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,592 miles
    Test number
    200442529945
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,346 miles (+1,588)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    458601951748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,758 miles (+1,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,758 miles
    Test number
    911886280416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,341 miles (+2,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,341 miles
    Test number
    172355049640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass116,592 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    345227131161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Fail116,549 miles (+2,481)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,549 miles
    Test number
    698715924917
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass114,068 miles (+3,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,068 miles
    Test number
    567482203843
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFiller neck pipes corroded

  10. Pass110,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    297024465041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail110,725 miles (+5,058)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    688364365014
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass105,667 miles (+4,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    109451444457
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass101,321 miles (+6,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,321 miles
    Test number
    479838653056
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear exhaust

  14. Pass94,828 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    167975352025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,814 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    165752641030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,813 miles (+6,925)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,813 miles
    Test number
    379511341004
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass81,888 miles (+7,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    673662560085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,349 miles (+7,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    102171649441
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,265 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,265 miles
    Test number
    802557258015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,720 miles (+4,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    900854167000
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass56,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    812352366017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T221 RDU

Does T221 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T221 RDU expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T221 RDU?
The MOT on T221 RDU expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T221 RDU done?
T221 RDU was recorded at 123,055 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 4,173 miles a year.
Has T221 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 RDU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T221 RDU 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 T221 RDU find?
T221 RDU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 2 more.

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