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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T303 LCAMOT history

T303 LCA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
131,307 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T303 LCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T303 LCA was last recorded at 131,307 miles on 4 May 2023, 7,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,446 miles · 30 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7,861 miles
Average per year
5,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,307 miles
  • 2022 – 123,446 miles
  • 2021 – 114,854 miles
  • 2020 – 106,851 miles
  • 2019 – 94,397 miles
  • 2018 – 84,407 miles
  • 2017 – 82,335 miles
  • 2016 – 79,708 miles
  • 2015 – 75,168 miles
  • 2014 – 71,677 miles
  • 2013 – 67,749 miles
  • 2012 – 64,223 miles
  • 2011 – 61,223 miles
  • 2010 – 58,726 miles
  • 2009 – 55,158 miles
  • 2008 – 51,315 miles
  • 2007 – 46,853 miles
  • 2006 – 43,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,307 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,307 miles (+7,861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,307 miles
    Test number
    436862782972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Pass123,446 miles (+8,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    254993349332
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,854 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,854 miles
    Test number
    299470560417
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail114,829 miles (+7,978)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    173243551089
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,851 miles (+12,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,851 miles
    Test number
    692595775324
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,397 miles (+9,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,397 miles
    Test number
    483027405186
    • AdvisorySteering rack heat shield detached

  7. Pass84,407 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    998051779609
    • 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)

  8. Fail84,399 miles (+2,064)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    154400556606
    • FailureCentral Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  9. Pass82,335 miles (+2,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    312710952963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass79,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,708 miles
    Test number
    586067525657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,700 miles (+4,532)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,700 miles
    Test number
    483636490438
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,168 miles (+3,491)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,168 miles
    Test number
    389364385010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall
    • NoteSilencer system deteriorated

  13. Pass71,677 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,677 miles
    Test number
    548190584086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,749 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,749 miles
    Test number
    175060783447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,223 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,223 miles
    Test number
    326594572023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,223 miles (+2,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,223 miles
    Test number
    736900381061
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass58,726 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    802055570017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,158 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    893474289051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,315 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,315 miles
    Test number
    932065188080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,853 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    961031287010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    820609776038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T303 LCA

Does T303 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T303 LCA expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T303 LCA?
The MOT on T303 LCA expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T303 LCA done?
T303 LCA was recorded at 131,307 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 5,127 miles a year.
Has T303 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T303 LCA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T303 LCA 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 T303 LCA find?
T303 LCA passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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