Ford logo

Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T353 KAUMOT history

T353 KAU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
79,284 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,245 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T353 KAU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T353 KAU
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 KAU was last recorded at 79,284 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,052 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
232 miles
Average per year
2,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,284 miles
  • 2022 – 79,052 miles
  • 2021 – 78,692 miles
  • 2020 – 78,292 miles
  • 2019 – 77,742 miles
  • 2018 – 77,133 miles
  • 2017 – 76,205 miles
  • 2016 – 75,192 miles
  • 2015 – 74,189 miles
  • 2014 – 70,746 miles
  • 2013 – 66,862 miles
  • 2012 – 63,352 miles
  • 2011 – 57,486 miles
  • 2010 – 54,186 miles
  • 2009 – 51,386 miles
  • 2008 – 48,003 miles
  • 2007 – 44,881 miles
  • 2006 – 40,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,284 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,284 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    257568181278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass79,052 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,052 miles
    Test number
    453411670102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,692 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,692 miles
    Test number
    656133241252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,684 miles (+392)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    335282300990
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass78,292 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,292 miles
    Test number
    271046472436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,251 miles (+509)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    987114370732
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass77,742 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    208947497123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,133 miles (+928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    913206678020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass76,205 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,205 miles
    Test number
    822900940349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,192 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    382256700429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass74,189 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    367561972042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail74,154 miles (+3,408)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,154 miles
    Test number
    726433535884
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass70,746 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    747323384243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,862 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,862 miles
    Test number
    236887573267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass63,352 miles (+5,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,352 miles
    Test number
    485723092282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass57,486 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    265054221146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,186 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,186 miles
    Test number
    921080890104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar link bars have split balljoint dust covers
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer casing rotten / fallen away
    • NoteFront and rear numberplates deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn / corroded
    • NoteHeadlight lenses deteriorating ( hazy )

  18. Fail54,186 miles (+2,800)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,186 miles
    Test number
    604920490123
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar link bars have split balljoint dust covers
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished due to age ( 7+ years )
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer casing rotten / fallen away
    • NoteFront and rear numberplates deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn / corroded
    • NoteHeadlight lenses deteriorating ( hazy )

  19. Pass51,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    151556499100
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail51,386 miles (+3,383)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    214446199437
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear handbrake cables outer casings corroding

  21. Pass48,003 miles (+3,122)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    173193208291
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side rear handbrake pivot sticking slightly

  22. Pass44,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    322872997160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,881 miles (+4,018)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    293722897137
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn & pitted slightly
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges,advise wheel alignment

  24. Pass40,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    314253096197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,863 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    413533296118
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T353 KAU

Does T353 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T353 KAU expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T353 KAU?
The MOT on T353 KAU expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T353 KAU done?
T353 KAU was recorded at 79,284 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 2,245 miles a year.
Has T353 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 KAU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T353 KAU 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 T353 KAU find?
T353 KAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

Related registrations

Browse all T353 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.