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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T386 OEWMOT history

T386 OEW is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 172,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
172,432 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T386 OEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T386 OEW was last recorded at 172,432 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,432 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,432 miles
  • 2023 – 170,155 miles
  • 2022 – 166,904 miles
  • 2021 – 161,699 miles
  • 2020 – 156,446 miles
  • 2019 – 151,513 miles
  • 2018 – 146,001 miles
  • 2017 – 140,123 miles
  • 2016 – 135,040 miles
  • 2015 – 130,559 miles
  • 2013 – 124,178 miles
  • 2012 – 118,428 miles
  • 2011 – 113,035 miles
  • 2010 – 106,705 miles
  • 2009 – 100,167 miles
  • 2008 – 92,377 miles
  • 2007 – 87,818 miles
  • 2006 – 83,343 miles
  • 2005 – 62,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,432 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Jan 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,432 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,432 miles
    Test number
    453561270410
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail172,432 miles (+2,277)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,432 miles
    Test number
    695344209969
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass170,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,155 miles
    Test number
    197581162497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail170,155 miles (+3,251)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,155 miles
    Test number
    710672555695
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass166,904 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,904 miles
    Test number
    973570851151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,699 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,699 miles
    Test number
    927798034337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,446 miles
    Test number
    334392900182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail156,445 miles (+4,932)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,445 miles
    Test number
    489201262842
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass151,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,513 miles
    Test number
    878938778201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail151,513 miles (+5,512)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,513 miles
    Test number
    941649078468
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DROP SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DROP SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass146,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,001 miles
    Test number
    563971117866
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  12. Fail146,001 miles (+5,878)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,001 miles
    Test number
    178765118152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  13. Pass140,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,123 miles
    Test number
    353953675138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,123 miles (+5,083)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,123 miles
    Test number
    414587686654
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass135,040 miles (+4,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    135,040 miles
    Test number
    563086093327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  16. Pass130,559 miles (+6,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,559 miles
    Test number
    505172505026
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass124,178 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,178 miles
    Test number
    587931533365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,428 miles (+5,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,428 miles
    Test number
    299498232309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass113,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,035 miles
    Test number
    256124561378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,035 miles (+5)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,035 miles
    Test number
    597034861324
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteO\s rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
  21. Fail113,030 miles (+6,325)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,030 miles
    Test number
    349933761322
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc corroded on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded/pitted
    • NoteS r s air bag light on this may not work if reqd ?
  22. Pass106,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    621664860395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,705 miles (+6,538)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    484213960434
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass100,167 miles (+7,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    403945769463
    • NoteNo engine oil.
  25. Pass92,377 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    500230188227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,818 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,818 miles
    Test number
    811955187234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    454758506495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail83,343 miles (+8,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    844538106382
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  29. Fail74,373 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,373 miles
    Test number
    154434416428
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  30. Pass74,373 miles (+12,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,373 miles
    Test number
    271264916091
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  31. Pass62,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2006
    Odometer
    62,066 miles
    Test number
    104304606091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T386 OEW

Does T386 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T386 OEW expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T386 OEW?
The MOT on T386 OEW expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T386 OEW done?
T386 OEW was recorded at 172,432 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 5,765 miles a year.
Has T386 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T386 OEW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T386 OEW 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 T386 OEW find?
T386 OEW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 1 more.

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