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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T368 EBFMOT history

T368 EBF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2022
Mileage
173,293 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T368 EBF
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
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T368 EBF was last recorded at 173,293 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 3,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,545 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,748 miles
Average per year
6,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,293 miles
  • 2021 – 169,545 miles
  • 2019 – 164,838 miles
  • 2018 – 159,134 miles
  • 2017 – 153,669 miles
  • 2016 – 149,551 miles
  • 2015 – 145,231 miles
  • 2014 – 141,145 miles
  • 2013 – 135,835 miles
  • 2012 – 130,185 miles
  • 2011 – 123,571 miles
  • 2010 – 113,310 miles
  • 2009 – 102,549 miles
  • 2008 – 93,928 miles
  • 2007 – 83,283 miles
  • 2006 – 72,481 miles
  • 2005 – 64,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,293 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody / sills (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,293 miles (+3,748)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,293 miles
    Test number
    620743658742
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody / sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,545 miles (+4,707)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,545 miles
    Test number
    881066266845
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,838 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,838 miles
    Test number
    846828858418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,134 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,134 miles
    Test number
    710376209683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Fail159,121 miles (+5,452)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,121 miles
    Test number
    721421791086
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  6. Pass153,669 miles (+4,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,669 miles
    Test number
    788292746128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass149,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,551 miles
    Test number
    984875748394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,551 miles (+4,320)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,551 miles
    Test number
    260806699640
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  9. Pass145,231 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,231 miles
    Test number
    699230745159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass141,145 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,145 miles
    Test number
    285140344452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,835 miles (+5,650)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,835 miles
    Test number
    127351923180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

  12. Pass130,185 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    799261802129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    123,571 miles
    Test number
    456220641130
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail123,571 miles (+10,261)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,571 miles
    Test number
    185064131102
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail113,310 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,310 miles
    Test number
    221885040118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass113,310 miles (+10,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,310 miles
    Test number
    913115340159
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass102,549 miles (+8,621)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,549 miles
    Test number
    221332449497
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass93,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,928 miles
    Test number
    212824648418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,928 miles (+10,645)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,928 miles
    Test number
    932248438100
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  20. Pass83,283 miles (+10,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    861940537179
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass72,481 miles (+8,074)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    221220036129
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in tyre

  22. Pass64,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    340034845151
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T368 EBF

Does T368 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T368 EBF expired on 28 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T368 EBF?
The MOT on T368 EBF expired on 28 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T368 EBF done?
T368 EBF was recorded at 173,293 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 6,522 miles a year.
Has T368 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T368 EBF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T368 EBF 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 T368 EBF find?
T368 EBF failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill, and 3 more.

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