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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T353 NTWMOT history

T353 NTW is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2022
Mileage
173,274 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 NTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T353 NTW was last recorded at 173,274 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 3,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,880 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,394 miles
Average per year
3,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,274 miles
  • 2021 – 169,880 miles
  • 2020 – 166,081 miles
  • 2019 – 162,921 miles
  • 2018 – 158,866 miles
  • 2017 – 155,329 miles
  • 2016 – 152,276 miles
  • 2015 – 148,998 miles
  • 2014 – 145,595 miles
  • 2013 – 141,413 miles
  • 2012 – 137,136 miles
  • 2011 – 132,632 miles
  • 2010 – 128,067 miles
  • 2009 – 121,682 miles
  • 2008 – 115,257 miles
  • 2007 – 112,660 miles
  • 2006 – 108,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,274 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filling pipes
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading flexible hose not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (cover obscuring view) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading flexible hose not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (cover obscuring view) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted. Unable to carry out full inspection
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber mount areas (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail173,274 miles (+3,394)6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,274 miles
    Test number
    208414285790
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filling pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading flexible hose not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (cover obscuring view) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading flexible hose not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (cover obscuring view) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted. Unable to carry out full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,880 miles (+3,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    169,880 miles
    Test number
    969496735901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,081 miles (+3,160)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,081 miles
    Test number
    279682735070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill repaired ok
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass162,921 miles (+4,055)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,921 miles
    Test number
    969223242678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear subframe covered in surface corrosion

  5. Pass158,866 miles (+3,537)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    158,866 miles
    Test number
    628445493980
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill repaired
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass155,329 miles (+3,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    257605490882
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt difficult to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill repaired appears ok
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

  7. Pass152,276 miles (+3,278)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    152,276 miles
    Test number
    981623276211
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail148,998 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,998 miles
    Test number
    714918415181
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass149,004 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,004 miles
    Test number
    105620359737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,595 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    145,595 miles
    Test number
    155274624312
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall perished but no canvas exposed

  11. Fail145,586 miles (+4,173)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,586 miles
    Test number
    387488614328
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall perished but no canvas exposed

  12. Pass141,413 miles (+4,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    141,413 miles
    Test number
    209679283200
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass137,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    137,136 miles
    Test number
    125502092279
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail137,136 miles (+4,504)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,136 miles
    Test number
    428302392238
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass132,632 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    132,632 miles
    Test number
    647969041295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail132,632 miles (+4,565)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,632 miles
    Test number
    666129041221
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass128,067 miles (+6,385)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    128,067 miles
    Test number
    763923140263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,682 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,682 miles
    Test number
    891360349225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass121,682 miles (+6,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    121,682 miles
    Test number
    933250749240
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Pass115,257 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    671162928286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,660 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    780312417256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    964906506283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T353 NTW

Does T353 NTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T353 NTW expired on 17 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T353 NTW?
The MOT on T353 NTW expired on 17 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T353 NTW done?
T353 NTW was recorded at 173,274 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 3,931 miles a year.
Has T353 NTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 NTW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T353 NTW 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 NTW find?
T353 NTW failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 6 major defects and 15 advisories: nearside headlamp lens seriously defective; offside headlamp lens seriously defective; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 18 more.

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