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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T271 HCYMOT history

T271 HCY is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2024
Mileage
105,066 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 HCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 HCY was last recorded at 105,066 miles on 20 Jan 2023, 3,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,295 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,771 miles
Average per year
4,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,066 miles
  • 2022 – 101,295 miles
  • 2021 – 97,191 miles
  • 2020 – 94,096 miles
  • 2019 – 90,516 miles
  • 2018 – 86,625 miles
  • 2017 – 83,697 miles
  • 2016 – 80,926 miles
  • 2015 – 76,628 miles
  • 2014 – 72,564 miles
  • 2013 – 68,945 miles
  • 2012 – 64,808 miles
  • 2011 – 60,399 miles
  • 2010 – 56,366 miles
  • 2009 – 52,077 miles
  • 2008 – 47,385 miles
  • 2007 – 42,207 miles
  • 2006 – 36,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,066 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside & Offside sills corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arm bushes (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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,066 miles (+3,771)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,066 miles
    Test number
    211103064224
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,295 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,295 miles
    Test number
    339935733315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail101,265 miles (+4,074)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,265 miles
    Test number
    455321478094
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,191 miles (+60)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,191 miles
    Test number
    947741841094
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to drum btrake (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to drum brake (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail97,131 miles (+3,035)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    838196768947
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center union to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center union to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to drum btrake (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to drum brake (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,096 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,096 miles
    Test number
    424250845716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,516 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,516 miles
    Test number
    492036618355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,625 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,625 miles
    Test number
    345925330763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,616 miles (+2,919)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,616 miles
    Test number
    808276130322
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAdvise h/brake cable snapped during b/test

  10. Pass83,697 miles (+2,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,697 miles
    Test number
    553105233979
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass80,926 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,926 miles
    Test number
    473458637513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,628 miles
    Test number
    267379305064
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail76,628 miles (+4,064)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,628 miles
    Test number
    199539505035
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass72,564 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    677169304070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,541 miles (+3,596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    145997504495
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  16. Pass68,945 miles (+251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    698322933069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail68,694 miles (+3,886)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,694 miles
    Test number
    119655313053
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass64,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    785543222039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,808 miles (+4,409)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    147673422448
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass60,399 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,399 miles
    Test number
    907012711040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,366 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    534646620006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,077 miles (+4,692)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    143627229420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass47,385 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,385 miles
    Test number
    803457128026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,207 miles
    Test number
    204828727039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,207 miles (+5,266)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,207 miles
    Test number
    331808327009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass36,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,941 miles
    Test number
    490009226068
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T271 HCY

Does T271 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 HCY expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 HCY?
The MOT on T271 HCY expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 HCY done?
T271 HCY was recorded at 105,066 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2023, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
Has T271 HCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 HCY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T271 HCY 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 T271 HCY find?
T271 HCY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside & offside sills corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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