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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

T23 SPJMOT history

T23 SPJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
120,716 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 SPJ was last recorded at 120,716 miles on 10 Sept 2022, 5,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,414 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,302 miles
Average per year
7,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,716 miles
  • 2021 – 115,414 miles
  • 2020 – 109,977 miles
  • 2019 – 108,048 miles
  • 2018 – 104,305 miles
  • 2017 – 99,150 miles
  • 2016 – 93,455 miles
  • 2015 – 88,685 miles
  • 2014 – 75,779 miles
  • 2013 – 64,289 miles
  • 2011 – 43,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,716 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Drivers seat and passenger seat cannot be released from the upright position

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,716 miles (+5,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,716 miles
    Test number
    912910831596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,414 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,414 miles
    Test number
    324988937135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,977 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    485742721437
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat and passenger seat cannot be released from the upright position

  4. Fail109,975 miles (+1,927)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,975 miles
    Test number
    161873442646
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat and passenger seat cannot be released from the upright position

  5. Pass108,048 miles (+3,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    133749402003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  6. Pass104,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,305 miles
    Test number
    139021265197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,305 miles (+5,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,305 miles
    Test number
    192748845727
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass99,150 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,150 miles
    Test number
    988342915746
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  9. Fail99,145 miles (+5,690)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,145 miles
    Test number
    278556123779
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass93,455 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    927545959805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,685 miles (+12,906)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    875457385109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    386742564153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,779 miles (+11,490)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    226661064148
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass64,289 miles (+20,880)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    497831263197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    259166711345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 SPJ

Does T23 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 SPJ expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 SPJ?
The MOT on T23 SPJ expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 SPJ done?
T23 SPJ was recorded at 120,716 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2022, an average of 7,139 miles a year.
Has T23 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 SPJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T23 SPJ 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 T23 SPJ find?
T23 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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