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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T353 RFBMOT history

T353 RFB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
85,506 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 RFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 RFB was last recorded at 85,506 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 2,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,025 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,481 miles
Average per year
3,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,506 miles
  • 2022 – 83,025 miles
  • 2021 – 79,541 miles
  • 2020 – 77,474 miles
  • 2019 – 73,463 miles
  • 2018 – 69,516 miles
  • 2017 – 66,294 miles
  • 2016 – 62,083 miles
  • 2015 – 58,297 miles
  • 2014 – 54,154 miles
  • 2013 – 49,933 miles
  • 2012 – 46,490 miles
  • 2011 – 43,556 miles
  • 2010 – 39,732 miles
  • 2009 – 35,005 miles
  • 2008 – 28,925 miles
  • 2007 – 23,506 miles
  • 2006 – 16,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,506 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,506 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    290125679377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,025 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    345164192515
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,541 miles (+2,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,541 miles
    Test number
    650588167149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,474 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    942256624765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,447 miles (+3,984)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,447 miles
    Test number
    578316967158
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,463 miles (+3,947)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    224370205533
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear's. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,516 miles (+3,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    715221558783
    • AdvisoryTYRE CONDITION; inner edge worn bald > offside front.
    • AdvisoryWHEEL BEARING; slight wear > nearside rear.

  8. Pass66,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    689232942108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,294 miles (+4,211)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    330708345931
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL DAMAGE. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTYRE CONDITION; tread worn low inner & outer edges > offside front.

  10. Pass62,083 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,083 miles
    Test number
    883048935169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass58,297 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    658383115150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail58,255 miles (+4,101)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,255 miles
    Test number
    929990715131
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass54,154 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,154 miles
    Test number
    469998914197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,933 miles (+69)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    966535813189
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly om inner edges

  15. Fail49,864 miles (+3,374)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,864 miles
    Test number
    868628103176
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly om inner edges

  16. Pass46,490 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,490 miles
    Test number
    949691222129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,470 miles (+2,914)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    777014112129
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass43,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    439023421123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail43,556 miles (+3,824)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    819153421134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass39,732 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,732 miles
    Test number
    413033730172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,005 miles
    Test number
    211628839192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,996 miles (+6,071)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,996 miles
    Test number
    340818639194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,925 miles (+9)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    731965638198
    • NoteHeater hose fouling engine bracket on top off engine.
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting too go into flat spots.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nailed.

  24. Fail28,916 miles (+5,410)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,916 miles
    Test number
    561404538163
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteHeater hose fouling engine bracket on top off engine.
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting too go into flat spots.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nailed.

  25. Pass23,506 miles (+6,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,506 miles
    Test number
    341175937132
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass16,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,950 miles
    Test number
    230116536106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T353 RFB

Does T353 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T353 RFB expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T353 RFB?
The MOT on T353 RFB expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T353 RFB done?
T353 RFB was recorded at 85,506 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 3,971 miles a year.
Has T353 RFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 RFB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T353 RFB 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 RFB find?
T353 RFB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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