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Ford Focus

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T378 SACMOT history

T378 SAC is a maroon petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
127,253 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T378 SAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T378 SAC was last recorded at 127,253 miles on 6 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2023: 127,253 miles, lower than 128,428 miles on 10 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,428 miles · 10 May 2022
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,253 miles
  • 2022 – 128,428 miles
  • 2021 – 124,589 miles
  • 2019 – 123,637 miles
  • 2018 – 117,635 miles
  • 2017 – 116,371 miles
  • 2016 – 113,789 miles
  • 2015 – 109,253 miles
  • 2011 – 92,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,253 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    855744727858
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail127,253 miles (-1,175)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    489540561297
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass128,428 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,428 miles
    Test number
    580465249957
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Fail128,428 miles (+3,839)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,428 miles
    Test number
    631290004412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass124,589 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,589 miles
    Test number
    317559626435
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  6. Fail124,583 miles (+946)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,583 miles
    Test number
    377887726519
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Pass123,637 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    577903796746
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail123,631 miles (+5,996)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,631 miles
    Test number
    727893248051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass117,635 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,635 miles
    Test number
    784399068839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail117,635 miles (+165)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,635 miles
    Test number
    555372133536
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail117,470 miles (+1,099)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,470 miles
    Test number
    952983941110
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass116,371 miles (+2,582)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,371 miles
    Test number
    914065370096
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass113,789 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,789 miles
    Test number
    752065599392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail113,745 miles (+4,492)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    804293513656
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass109,253 miles (+16,947)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    279897046051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter edge of nearside front tyre badly worn
    • AdvisorySlight bearing noise from offside rear wheel
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints

  16. Pass92,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    387881671421
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail92,306 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    566521671209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T378 SAC

Does T378 SAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T378 SAC expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T378 SAC?
The MOT on T378 SAC expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T378 SAC done?
T378 SAC was recorded at 127,253 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has T378 SAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T378 SAC has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T378 SAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T378 SAC find?
T378 SAC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 10 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 7 more.

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