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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T37 KCJMOT history

T37 KCJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
145,939 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 KCJ
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 KCJ was last recorded at 145,939 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,933 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,939 miles
  • 2021 – 143,409 miles
  • 2020 – 141,738 miles
  • 2019 – 138,651 miles
  • 2018 – 135,272 miles
  • 2017 – 131,843 miles
  • 2016 – 127,896 miles
  • 2015 – 125,021 miles
  • 2014 – 121,411 miles
  • 2012 – 102,317 miles
  • 2011 – 84,213 miles
  • 2010 – 70,433 miles
  • 2009 – 65,429 miles
  • 2008 – 57,681 miles
  • 2007 – 52,979 miles
  • 2006 – 48,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,939 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,939 miles (+6)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,939 miles
    Test number
    466473502733
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,933 miles (+2,524)9 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,933 miles
    Test number
    774150110961
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,409 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,409 miles
    Test number
    263542265694
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail143,404 miles (+1,666)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,404 miles
    Test number
    131312743027
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,738 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,738 miles
    Test number
    585916098021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,732 miles (+3,081)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,732 miles
    Test number
    364650161482
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,651 miles
    Test number
    797749856651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,646 miles (+3,374)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,646 miles
    Test number
    147162625123
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass135,272 miles (+3,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    726434514477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass131,843 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,843 miles
    Test number
    955424558812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,896 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,896 miles
    Test number
    612789461806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail127,888 miles (+2,867)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    517347473975
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass125,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,021 miles
    Test number
    177061825483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail125,021 miles (+3,610)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,021 miles
    Test number
    807970825059
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCondensation to offside headlamp
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens deteriorated

  15. Pass121,411 miles (+19,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    121,411 miles
    Test number
    928297524097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,317 miles (+18,104)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,317 miles
    Test number
    516953472226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass84,213 miles (+13,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,213 miles
    Test number
    426716441203
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass70,433 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,433 miles
    Test number
    513263820273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,429 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    101146229277
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • NoteN/s tyre outer wall slightly damaged

  20. Fail65,429 miles (+2,781)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    592266829210
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • NoteN/s tyre outer wall slightly damaged

  21. Pass62,648 miles (+4,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    840063749025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass57,681 miles (+4,702)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,681 miles
    Test number
    672711358073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s/f shock obsorber struts

  23. Pass52,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    782193557083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,979 miles (+4,966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    913652057055
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass48,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    523381766074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T37 KCJ

Does T37 KCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T37 KCJ expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T37 KCJ?
The MOT on T37 KCJ expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T37 KCJ done?
T37 KCJ was recorded at 145,939 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 6,170 miles a year.
Has T37 KCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 KCJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T37 KCJ 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 T37 KCJ find?
T37 KCJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 12 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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