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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T240 XMWMOT history

T240 XMW is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 251,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
251,073 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T240 XMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T240 XMW was last recorded at 251,073 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 2,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2015: 118,316 miles, lower than 175,444 miles on 18 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
248,593 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,480 miles
Average per year
10,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 251,073 miles
  • 2022 – 248,593 miles
  • 2021 – 247,296 miles
  • 2020 – 242,537 miles
  • 2019 – 228,987 miles
  • 2018 – 211,884 miles
  • 2017 – 196,208 miles
  • 2016 – 182,609 miles
  • 2015 – 118,316 miles
  • 2014 – 175,444 miles
  • 2013 – 171,000 miles
  • 2012 – 160,653 miles
  • 2011 – 153,851 miles
  • 2010 – 145,068 miles
  • 2009 – 133,087 miles
  • 2008 – 116,053 miles
  • 2007 – 86,027 miles
  • 2006 – 67,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,073 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass251,073 miles (+2,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    251,073 miles
    Test number
    973308644671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass248,593 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    248,593 miles
    Test number
    886087997558
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack inner joint
  3. Fail248,584 miles (+1,288)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,584 miles
    Test number
    662997766527
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack inner joint
  4. Pass247,296 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    247,296 miles
    Test number
    230314550720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill coroded
  5. Pass242,537 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    242,537 miles
    Test number
    914812180268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail242,158 miles (+13,171)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,158 miles
    Test number
    903707971344
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass228,987 miles (+214)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    228,987 miles
    Test number
    320694235963
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipework is corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear & offside rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted to nearside & offside sills
  8. Fail228,773 miles (+16,889)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,773 miles
    Test number
    990426657639
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipework is corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear & offside rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine area
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted to nearside & offside sills
  9. Pass211,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    211,884 miles
    Test number
    426162079357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail211,884 miles (+15,676)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,884 miles
    Test number
    460163264567
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass196,208 miles (+285)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    196,208 miles
    Test number
    341367071679
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail195,923 miles (+13,314)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,923 miles
    Test number
    609865601023
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass182,609 miles (+237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    182,609 miles
    Test number
    783202853783
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail182,372 miles (+64,056)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,372 miles
    Test number
    826194810106
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
  15. Pass118,316 miles (-57,128)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,316 miles
    Test number
    665043815282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust system heat shield insecure
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut to the tread / inner side wall area
    • NoteUnderbody, suspension, braking, fuel and steering components have surface corrosion
  16. Pass175,444 miles (+4,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    175,444 miles
    Test number
    798970834298
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass171,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    171,000 miles
    Test number
    757480033351
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail171,000 miles (+10,347)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,000 miles
    Test number
    909497423373
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass160,653 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    160,653 miles
    Test number
    338317482456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass153,851 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    153,851 miles
    Test number
    898976681299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,068 miles (+11,981)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    145,068 miles
    Test number
    340307680298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass133,087 miles (+17,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    133,087 miles
    Test number
    191066689266
    • 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. Pass116,053 miles (+10,975)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    116,053 miles
    Test number
    392839188414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,078 miles (+19,051)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    124788188049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,027 miles (+18,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    560566587008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,790 miles
    Test number
    780140686004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T240 XMW

Does T240 XMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T240 XMW expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T240 XMW?
The MOT on T240 XMW expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T240 XMW done?
T240 XMW was recorded at 251,073 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 10,581 miles a year.
Has T240 XMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T240 XMW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T240 XMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T240 XMW find?
T240 XMW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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