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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T250 DFMMOT history

T250 DFM is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2023
Mileage
118,356 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T250 DFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T250 DFM was last recorded at 118,356 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 7,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,415 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,941 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,356 miles
  • 2021 – 110,415 miles
  • 2020 – 104,139 miles
  • 2019 – 97,567 miles
  • 2018 – 90,916 miles
  • 2017 – 83,849 miles
  • 2016 – 76,230 miles
  • 2015 – 70,609 miles
  • 2014 – 61,835 miles
  • 2013 – 58,245 miles
  • 2012 – 55,698 miles
  • 2011 – 52,391 miles
  • 2010 – 47,947 miles
  • 2009 – 43,364 miles
  • 2008 – 41,602 miles
  • 2007 – 37,229 miles
  • 2006 – 32,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCORROSION EVIDENT ON OFFSIDE SILL.
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR. (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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,356 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,356 miles
    Test number
    251067513071
    • AdvisoryCORROSION EVIDENT ON OFFSIDE SILL.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,353 miles (+7,938)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,353 miles
    Test number
    907723083520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION EVIDENT ON OFFSIDE SILL.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,415 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,415 miles
    Test number
    643532577550
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,413 miles (+6,274)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,413 miles
    Test number
    768294394462
    • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,139 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,139 miles
    Test number
    963521062372
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,137 miles (+6,570)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    466715692525
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,567 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,567 miles
    Test number
    322724797908
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated

  8. Fail97,567 miles (+6,651)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,567 miles
    Test number
    267290546162
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated

  9. Pass90,916 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    808168753189
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail90,914 miles (+7,065)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    277442879855
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass83,849 miles (+7,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,849 miles
    Test number
    820133281211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass76,230 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    430298192899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,609 miles (+8,774)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,609 miles
    Test number
    259365415493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,835 miles (+3,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    166075534199
    • NoteRear tyres different size to fronts

  15. Pass58,245 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,245 miles
    Test number
    295419523107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,698 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,698 miles
    Test number
    717463322191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,391 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,391 miles
    Test number
    566621211174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,947 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    324882430178
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass47,947 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    501702830125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,364 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    382740249168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,602 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,602 miles
    Test number
    422059558082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,229 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    700441357090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    470117946049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T250 DFM

Does T250 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T250 DFM expired on 8 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T250 DFM?
The MOT on T250 DFM expired on 8 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T250 DFM done?
T250 DFM was recorded at 118,356 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has T250 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T250 DFM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T250 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 T250 DFM find?
T250 DFM passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 8 advisories: corrosion evident on offside sill.; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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