Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T247 DFMMOT history
T247 DFM is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,933 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 174,933 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T247 DFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T247 DFM was last recorded at 174,933 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 174,868 miles · 14 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 65 miles
- Average per year
- 5,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 174,933 miles
- 2021 – 171,423 miles
- 2020 – 168,873 miles
- 2019 – 166,637 miles
- 2018 – 163,634 miles
- 2017 – 160,486 miles
- 2016 – 155,667 miles
- 2015 – 150,416 miles
- 2014 – 144,963 miles
- 2013 – 138,755 miles
- 2012 – 132,556 miles
- 2011 – 126,888 miles
- 2010 – 119,200 miles
- 2009 – 109,843 miles
- 2008 – 103,250 miles
- 2007 – 97,284 miles
- 2006 – 89,972 miles
- 2005 – 78,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,933 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,933 miles (+65)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 174,933 miles
- Test number
- 523024193898
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
Fail174,868 miles (+3,445)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,868 miles
- Test number
- 840803179875
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
Pass171,423 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 171,423 miles
- Test number
- 273227727962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,873 miles (+2,236)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 168,873 miles
- Test number
- 925245538755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,637 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 166,637 miles
- Test number
- 247425714264
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass163,634 miles (+3,148)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 163,634 miles
- Test number
- 190917468979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,486 miles (+4,819)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 160,486 miles
- Test number
- 527381466385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,667 miles (+5,251)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 155,667 miles
- Test number
- 795675304493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,416 miles (+5,453)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 150,416 miles
- Test number
- 227122264714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,963 miles (+57)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 144,963 miles
- Test number
- 296649524377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail144,906 miles (+6,151)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,906 miles
- Test number
- 875168124374
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass138,755 miles (+6,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 138,755 miles
- Test number
- 699158313319
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass132,556 miles (+5,668)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 132,556 miles
- Test number
- 175137412300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,888 miles (+7,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 126,888 miles
- Test number
- 759485311351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,200 miles (+9,357)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 119,200 miles
- Test number
- 130483620371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,843 miles (+6,593)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 109,843 miles
- Test number
- 610660419348
- NoteBoth front and rear registration plates are starting to deteriorate, rear brake pipes are heavily covered in black rustproofing and front pipes in grease making an assesment impossible
Pass103,250 miles (+5,966)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 103,250 miles
- Test number
- 810589138360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,284 miles (+7,312)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 97,284 miles
- Test number
- 420149937412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,972 miles (+11,275)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 89,972 miles
- Test number
- 390618736348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 78,697 miles
- Test number
- 110165735346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,697 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,697 miles
- Test number
- 952695835350
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Questions about T247 DFM
- Does T247 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T247 DFM expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T247 DFM?
- The MOT on T247 DFM expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T247 DFM done?
- T247 DFM was recorded at 174,933 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 5,675 miles a year.
- Has T247 DFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T247 DFM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T247 DFM 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 T247 DFM find?
- T247 DFM passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; general corrosion under vehicle.
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