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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T248 SARMOT history

T248 SAR is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2024
Mileage
88,442 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 SAR
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
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T248 SAR was last recorded at 88,442 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,314 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
1,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,442 miles
  • 2023 – 88,314 miles
  • 2022 – 88,131 miles
  • 2021 – 87,505 miles
  • 2020 – 87,246 miles
  • 2019 – 86,844 miles
  • 2018 – 86,412 miles
  • 2017 – 85,966 miles
  • 2016 – 84,727 miles
  • 2015 – 83,279 miles
  • 2014 – 82,459 miles
  • 2010 – 82,444 miles
  • 2008 – 82,149 miles
  • 2007 – 75,297 miles
  • 2006 – 65,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,442 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,442 miles (+128)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,442 miles
    Test number
    446336688709
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass88,314 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    155339121347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,131 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,131 miles
    Test number
    658107979459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,505 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    874905895784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass87,246 miles (+402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    779588183321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,844 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    565312516332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,812 miles (+400)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,812 miles
    Test number
    261110208410
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle N/S/R LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass86,412 miles (+446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,412 miles
    Test number
    118132146212
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake sticking slightly

  9. Pass85,966 miles (+1,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,966 miles
    Test number
    278799206808
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass84,727 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,727 miles
    Test number
    280611078887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,279 miles (+820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,279 miles
    Test number
    326157295121
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass82,459 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    715832204280
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty

  13. Pass82,444 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,444 miles
    Test number
    524182000309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,429 miles (+280)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,429 miles
    Test number
    151965090268
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass82,149 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    623684998151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    391297187128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail75,296 miles (+9,987)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    600057487197
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,309 miles
    Test number
    770219786144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 SAR

Does T248 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T248 SAR expired on 19 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T248 SAR?
The MOT on T248 SAR expired on 19 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T248 SAR done?
T248 SAR was recorded at 88,442 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 1,269 miles a year.
Has T248 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 SAR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T248 SAR 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 T248 SAR find?
T248 SAR failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 4 more.

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