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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T381 KFJMOT history

T381 KFJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
182,948 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 KFJ
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
25 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T381 KFJ was last recorded at 182,948 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 8,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,754 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
8,194 miles
Average per year
8,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,948 miles
  • 2021 – 174,754 miles
  • 2020 – 168,612 miles
  • 2019 – 162,592 miles
  • 2018 – 155,540 miles
  • 2017 – 148,845 miles
  • 2016 – 142,942 miles
  • 2015 – 136,469 miles
  • 2014 – 129,978 miles
  • 2013 – 119,476 miles
  • 2012 – 104,362 miles
  • 2011 – 90,819 miles
  • 2010 – 70,552 miles
  • 2009 – 57,273 miles
  • 2008 – 48,208 miles
  • 2007 – 42,070 miles
  • 2006 – 34,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,948 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,948 miles (+8,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    182,948 miles
    Test number
    252807064453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,754 miles (+6,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,754 miles
    Test number
    800583682770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass168,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,612 miles
    Test number
    106488350304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,612 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,612 miles
    Test number
    965567291390
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshields loose

  5. Pass162,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,592 miles
    Test number
    541358402307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail162,592 miles (+7,052)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,592 miles
    Test number
    938113583779
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    155,540 miles
    Test number
    107762348273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,540 miles (+6,695)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,540 miles
    Test number
    825403893095
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,845 miles (+5,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,845 miles
    Test number
    294618022372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass142,942 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    142,942 miles
    Test number
    251211501244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,469 miles (+6,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,469 miles
    Test number
    429925267576
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake readings low

  12. Pass129,978 miles (+10,502)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,978 miles
    Test number
    226261324372
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass119,476 miles (+12)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    119,476 miles
    Test number
    305579823323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear shockabsorber top mounts slight corrosion around them
    • NoteSill covers
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  14. Fail119,464 miles (+15,102)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,464 miles
    Test number
    656397723378
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear shockabsorber top mounts slight corrosion around them
    • NoteSill covers
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  15. Pass104,362 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    646134022370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteLow oil level
    • NotePlastic sill covers & wheel trims fitted

  16. Fail104,362 miles (+13,543)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    548064522356
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteLow oil level
    • NotePlastic sill covers & wheel trims fitted

  17. Fail90,819 miles3 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    457157631470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside front road spring rusty
    • NoteOffside front road spring rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear fuel pipes rusty
    • NoteRear fuel tank straps rusty
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

  18. Pass90,819 miles (+8,943)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    467287131461
    • NoteNearside front road spring rusty
    • NoteOffside front road spring rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear fuel pipes rusty
    • NoteRear fuel tank straps rusty
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

  19. Pass81,876 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    279200171065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,725 miles (+11,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    248744961001
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Pass70,552 miles (+13,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,552 miles
    Test number
    411260170015
    • NoteBoth front headlights leneses starting to impair beam pattern

  22. Pass57,273 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    204495279060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    762393468075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,208 miles (+6,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,208 miles
    Test number
    792903068000
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass42,070 miles (+7,509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    354548257027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s n/s rear tyres badly prishing on tread egdes

  26. Pass34,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    252799366014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T381 KFJ

Does T381 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T381 KFJ expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T381 KFJ?
The MOT on T381 KFJ expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T381 KFJ done?
T381 KFJ was recorded at 182,948 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 8,892 miles a year.
Has T381 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 KFJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T381 KFJ 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 T381 KFJ find?
T381 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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