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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T371 BHJMOT history

T371 BHJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 111,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
111,949 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T371 BHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T371 BHJ was last recorded at 111,949 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 8,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,494 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,455 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,949 miles
  • 2022 – 103,494 miles
  • 2021 – 94,740 miles
  • 2020 – 92,629 miles
  • 2019 – 91,791 miles
  • 2018 – 91,181 miles
  • 2017 – 89,751 miles
  • 2016 – 88,122 miles
  • 2015 – 86,364 miles
  • 2014 – 84,553 miles
  • 2013 – 82,526 miles
  • 2012 – 80,570 miles
  • 2011 – 77,679 miles
  • 2010 – 74,572 miles
  • 2009 – 70,720 miles
  • 2008 – 64,371 miles
  • 2007 – 58,408 miles
  • 2006 – 52,321 miles
  • 2005 – 45,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside door mirror in poor condition
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    225020111378
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror in poor condition
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

  2. Fail111,949 miles (+8,455)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    257141743677
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror in poor condition
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

  3. Pass103,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    783460864606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in sidewall 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail103,494 miles (+8,754)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    203031334364
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in sidewall 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,740 miles (+2,111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    870451143188
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and O/S/F tyre treads have slight ccracking.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass92,629 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    681595194420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail92,629 miles (+838)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    200589970602
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,791 miles (+610)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    203093705937
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,181 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,181 miles
    Test number
    499694707858
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,751 miles
    Test number
    203973168797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,751 miles (+1,629)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,751 miles
    Test number
    805732705423
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass88,122 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,122 miles
    Test number
    931612026381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,364 miles
    Test number
    154292114159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,364 miles (+1,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,364 miles
    Test number
    396041535505
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass84,553 miles (+2,027)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    488335444274
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate
    • NoteBoth rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass82,526 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    146583953299
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

  17. Fail82,526 miles (+1,956)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    615893353238
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

  18. Pass80,570 miles (+2,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,570 miles
    Test number
    339317542245
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass77,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    678138141267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,679 miles (+3,107)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    537288541238
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S door mirror repaired with cable ties
    • NoteBoth front brake discs getting rusted on inner faces
    • NoteBoth headlamp glasses getting deteriorated
    • NotePetrol tank filler pipes getting badly rusted

  21. Fail74,572 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    182113550297
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses discoloured
    • NoteFront brake discs getting rusty
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  22. Pass74,572 miles (+3,852)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    910643550236
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses discoloured
    • NoteFront brake discs getting rusty
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  23. Pass70,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,720 miles
    Test number
    951647859204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,720 miles (+6,349)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,720 miles
    Test number
    720847859217
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/S door mirror repaired with cable ties
    • NoteExcessive travel on handbrake
    • NoteMetal petrol tank filler pipes getting rusty

  25. Pass64,371 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,371 miles
    Test number
    390441968422
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSteel petrol filler pipes getting rusted
    • NoteSteering rack slight misting of oil

  26. Fail64,371 miles (+5,963)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,371 miles
    Test number
    942571268208
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSteel petrol filler pipes getting rusted
    • NoteSteering rack slight misting of oil

  27. Pass58,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    350605257258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,408 miles (+6,087)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    571135257279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass52,321 miles (+7,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    901216956218
    • 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)

  30. Pass45,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    841377255293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T371 BHJ

Does T371 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T371 BHJ expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T371 BHJ?
The MOT on T371 BHJ expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T371 BHJ done?
T371 BHJ was recorded at 111,949 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has T371 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T371 BHJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T371 BHJ 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 T371 BHJ find?
T371 BHJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside door mirror in poor condition; surface corrosion rear suspension.

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