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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T249 ALNMOT history

T249 ALN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
152,230 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T249 ALN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T249 ALN was last recorded at 152,230 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,230 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,230 miles
  • 2021 – 150,124 miles
  • 2020 – 148,520 miles
  • 2019 – 147,459 miles
  • 2018 – 146,797 miles
  • 2017 – 146,073 miles
  • 2016 – 145,407 miles
  • 2015 – 144,586 miles
  • 2014 – 143,567 miles
  • 2013 – 142,566 miles
  • 2012 – 141,047 miles
  • 2011 – 138,506 miles
  • 2010 – 127,560 miles
  • 2009 – 118,605 miles
  • 2008 – 107,854 miles
  • 2007 – 97,570 miles
  • 2006 – 89,260 miles
  • 2005 – 79,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,230 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,230 miles
    Test number
    971365550825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,230 miles (+2,106)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,230 miles
    Test number
    815899566135
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,124 miles (+1,604)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,124 miles
    Test number
    214063107482
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  4. Pass148,520 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,520 miles
    Test number
    660916443290
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,520 miles (+1,061)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,520 miles
    Test number
    994276110889
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,459 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,459 miles
    Test number
    921275009634
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail147,458 miles (+661)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,458 miles
    Test number
    227052268309
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass146,797 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    215135757817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail146,797 miles (+724)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    457812929058
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass146,073 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,073 miles
    Test number
    718386033269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,072 miles (+665)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,072 miles
    Test number
    437705994365
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass145,407 miles (+821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,407 miles
    Test number
    297738730336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass144,586 miles (+1,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,586 miles
    Test number
    981585475767
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  14. Pass143,567 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    143,567 miles
    Test number
    329992484402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,566 miles (+1,000)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,566 miles
    Test number
    529840684231
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass142,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    142,566 miles
    Test number
    299398163295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,566 miles (+1,519)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,566 miles
    Test number
    247807663274
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass141,047 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    889798972290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass138,506 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    138,506 miles
    Test number
    606010481253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,399 miles (+10,839)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,399 miles
    Test number
    168678671228
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass127,560 miles (+8,955)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    127,560 miles
    Test number
    840459540214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake fluid level low

  22. Pass118,605 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    118,605 miles
    Test number
    931420759217
    • NoteSlight play in the N/S/F anti-roll bar link rod.

  23. Fail118,566 miles (+10,712)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    984578749225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in the N/S/F anti-roll bar link rod.

  24. Pass107,854 miles (+10,284)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    107,854 miles
    Test number
    482752058210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,570 miles
    Test number
    412553237271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail97,570 miles (+8,310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,570 miles
    Test number
    444843337264
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail89,260 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,260 miles
    Test number
    310803426401
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass89,260 miles (+9,328)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    89,260 miles
    Test number
    931723226298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,932 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    731136915251
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading

Questions about T249 ALN

Does T249 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T249 ALN expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T249 ALN?
The MOT on T249 ALN expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T249 ALN done?
T249 ALN was recorded at 152,230 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 4,198 miles a year.
Has T249 ALN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T249 ALN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T249 ALN 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 T249 ALN find?
T249 ALN passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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