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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T283 UFBMOT history

T283 UFB is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
102,292 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T283 UFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T283 UFB was last recorded at 102,292 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,369 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
923 miles
Average per year
2,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,292 miles
  • 2023 – 101,369 miles
  • 2022 – 100,318 miles
  • 2021 – 99,204 miles
  • 2020 – 98,287 miles
  • 2019 – 96,822 miles
  • 2018 – 95,542 miles
  • 2017 – 94,380 miles
  • 2016 – 93,232 miles
  • 2015 – 92,483 miles
  • 2014 – 91,099 miles
  • 2013 – 89,468 miles
  • 2012 – 87,016 miles
  • 2011 – 84,952 miles
  • 2010 – 80,487 miles
  • 2009 – 70,352 miles
  • 2008 – 62,670 miles
  • 2007 – 56,895 miles
  • 2006 – 48,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,292 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to both rear inner arches and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling liquid leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,292 miles (+923)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    167312626077
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to both rear inner arches and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass101,369 miles (+1,051)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    102670458311
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in rear inner arches/body sills

  3. Pass100,318 miles (+1,114)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,318 miles
    Test number
    174675612506
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leaking from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,204 miles (+917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,204 miles
    Test number
    234128500939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks/ splits appearing within the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks/ splits appearing within the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant fluid leaking. front thermostat housing appears source of leak

  5. Pass98,287 miles (+48)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    984958968916
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive cooling liquid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,239 miles (+1,417)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,239 miles
    Test number
    387468279680
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive cooling liquid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,822 miles (+1,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    712173449422
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,542 miles (+1,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,542 miles
    Test number
    813198309163
    • AdvisoryENGINE PRODUCES SOME SMOKE.
    • AdvisoryNAIL IN TYRE > nearside rear.

  9. Pass94,380 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,380 miles
    Test number
    513871198775
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills have covers fitted

  10. Fail94,380 miles (+1,148)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,380 miles
    Test number
    125814291926
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills have covers fitted

  11. Pass93,232 miles (+749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,232 miles
    Test number
    499386744279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front PAS FUILD ON MIN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass92,483 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    377515985062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail92,474 miles (+1,375)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,474 miles
    Test number
    345344485060
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass91,099 miles (+1,631)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,099 miles
    Test number
    598392494096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Pass89,468 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    227737103442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAdvise both headlight images weak
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre getting low

  16. Fail89,468 miles (+2,452)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    378527003166
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAdvise both headlight images weak
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre getting low

  17. Pass87,016 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,016 miles
    Test number
    887046782000
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail87,016 miles (+2,064)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,016 miles
    Test number
    418643182012
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect outer sills.

  19. Pass84,952 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    616596591073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,487 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    722109700112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir leak on inlet manifold pipe/hose
    • NoteHas body damage

  21. Fail80,487 miles (+10,135)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    961559700110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir leak on inlet manifold pipe/hose
    • NoteHas body damage

  22. Pass70,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    840881119121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,352 miles (+7,682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    943421619162
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass62,670 miles (+5,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    633295098034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass56,895 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    441423317193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    211285936106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,038 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    433405836114
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T283 UFB

Does T283 UFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T283 UFB expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T283 UFB?
The MOT on T283 UFB expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T283 UFB done?
T283 UFB was recorded at 102,292 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 2,985 miles a year.
Has T283 UFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T283 UFB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T283 UFB 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 T283 UFB find?
T283 UFB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts, and 7 more.

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