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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T378 XBVMOT history

T378 XBV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2022
Mileage
85,369 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T378 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T378 XBV was last recorded at 85,369 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,906 miles · 19 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
463 miles
Average per year
3,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,369 miles
  • 2021 – 84,906 miles
  • 2020 – 83,946 miles
  • 2019 – 82,277 miles
  • 2018 – 80,337 miles
  • 2017 – 78,107 miles
  • 2015 – 75,759 miles
  • 2014 – 73,492 miles
  • 2013 – 71,194 miles
  • 2012 – 68,749 miles
  • 2011 – 65,465 miles
  • 2010 – 61,307 miles
  • 2009 – 54,683 miles
  • 2008 – 47,148 miles
  • 2007 – 38,915 miles
  • 2006 – 32,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,369 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,369 miles (+463)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,369 miles
    Test number
    814061348861
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    706010818481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,906 miles (+960)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    626628195414
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass83,946 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,946 miles
    Test number
    235386382372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,901 miles (+1,624)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,901 miles
    Test number
    787920203893
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass82,277 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,277 miles
    Test number
    446369941554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  7. Fail82,262 miles (+1,925)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    257065091632
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Pass80,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,337 miles
    Test number
    639833102881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,337 miles (+2,230)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,337 miles
    Test number
    972229716214
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass78,107 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,107 miles
    Test number
    332630339899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,065 miles (+2,306)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,065 miles
    Test number
    334773454053
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass75,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    527635353269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,759 miles (+2,267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    433382187892
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,492 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    135420514308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    297072133301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,194 miles (+2,445)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,194 miles
    Test number
    487592333491
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass68,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    146983812349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail68,748 miles (+3,283)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    877203112388
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,465 miles
    Test number
    519333491242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,465 miles (+4,158)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,465 miles
    Test number
    195493891205
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass61,307 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    802065100309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,302 miles (+6,619)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    101060300353
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass54,683 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,683 miles
    Test number
    812040309320
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring rusty
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded around edge
    • NoteRear pads low

  24. Fail54,683 miles (+7,535)9 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,683 miles
    Test number
    532090809312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring rusty
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded around edge
    • NoteRear pads low

  25. Pass47,148 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    243433708336
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  26. Fail47,148 miles (+8,233)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    484013108489
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  27. Pass38,915 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    933856397285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    910390716329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,100 miles (+1,171)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    393608906398
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass30,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,929 miles
    Test number
    794438236172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T378 XBV

Does T378 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T378 XBV expired on 21 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T378 XBV?
The MOT on T378 XBV expired on 21 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T378 XBV done?
T378 XBV was recorded at 85,369 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 3,481 miles a year.
Has T378 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T378 XBV has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T378 XBV 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 T378 XBV find?
T378 XBV failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 6 more.

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