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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T253 KABMOT history

T253 KAB is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2022
Mileage
116,716 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T253 KAB was last recorded at 116,716 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 1,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,855 miles · 11 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,861 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,716 miles
  • 2021 – 114,855 miles
  • 2020 – 113,887 miles
  • 2019 – 112,375 miles
  • 2018 – 111,335 miles
  • 2017 – 110,106 miles
  • 2016 – 108,487 miles
  • 2015 – 107,120 miles
  • 2014 – 104,369 miles
  • 2013 – 102,252 miles
  • 2012 – 97,451 miles
  • 2011 – 89,690 miles
  • 2010 – 85,800 miles
  • 2009 – 72,939 miles
  • 2008 – 63,203 miles
  • 2007 – 57,696 miles
  • 2006 – 52,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,716 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,716 miles (+1,861)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,716 miles
    Test number
    816906278360
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,855 miles
    Test number
    197272667973
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail114,855 miles (+968)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,855 miles
    Test number
    397645521932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass113,887 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,887 miles
    Test number
    998787158772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Pass112,375 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    360193152871
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Fail112,370 miles (+1,035)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    948669738183
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass111,335 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,335 miles
    Test number
    221330833317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,106 miles (+1,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,106 miles
    Test number
    515377168494
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  9. Pass108,487 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    622902685631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,120 miles (+2,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,120 miles
    Test number
    485871845066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass104,369 miles (+2,117)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,369 miles
    Test number
    759542044066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteRear springs corroded
    • NoteVehicle only just met emission levels

  12. Pass102,252 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    126640983469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,451 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    626948662070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail97,451 miles (+7,761)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    716635062046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass89,690 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,690 miles
    Test number
    866813751010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,800 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,800 miles
    Test number
    654453990201
    • NoteBaffles insecure in centre silencer.
    • NoteDampness around power steering pump.
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild broken and insecure.
    • NoteNearside front road wheel inner rim damaged.

  17. Fail85,800 miles (+12,861)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,800 miles
    Test number
    193243590286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBaffles insecure in centre silencer.
    • NoteDampness around power steering pump.
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild broken and insecure.
    • NoteNearside front road wheel inner rim damaged.

  18. Pass72,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    404080209478
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail72,939 miles (+9,736)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    510760009363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass63,203 miles (+5,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,203 miles
    Test number
    781157198241
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass57,696 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    152976917272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,801 miles
    Test number
    353524226246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 KAB

Does T253 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 KAB expired on 19 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 KAB?
The MOT on T253 KAB expired on 19 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 KAB done?
T253 KAB was recorded at 116,716 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has T253 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 KAB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T253 KAB 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 T253 KAB find?
T253 KAB failed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 12 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust fumes entering cabin, and 9 more.

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