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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T387 SFEMOT history

T387 SFE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 142,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2023
Mileage
142,915 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T387 SFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T387 SFE was last recorded at 142,915 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,032 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
883 miles
Average per year
5,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,915 miles
  • 2022 – 142,032 miles
  • 2021 – 140,580 miles
  • 2020 – 139,911 miles
  • 2019 – 138,318 miles
  • 2018 – 79,111 miles
  • 2017 – 78,191 miles
  • 2016 – 75,878 miles
  • 2015 – 74,964 miles
  • 2014 – 72,915 miles
  • 2013 – 71,820 miles
  • 2012 – 70,024 miles
  • 2011 – 68,808 miles
  • 2010 – 67,568 miles
  • 2009 – 66,477 miles
  • 2008 – 64,668 miles
  • 2007 – 63,106 miles
  • 2006 – 51,070 miles
  • 2005 – 46,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,915 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,915 miles (+883)1 dangerous12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,915 miles
    Test number
    370656907821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass142,032 miles (+1,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,032 miles
    Test number
    900761846410
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,580 miles (+669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    622070640410
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,911 miles
    Test number
    305265709636
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail139,911 miles (+1,593)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,911 miles
    Test number
    906563819816
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass138,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    138,318 miles
    Test number
    849474646091
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail138,318 miles (+59,207)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,318 miles
    Test number
    442847708529
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass79,111 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,111 miles
    Test number
    590880919933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,055 miles (+864)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,055 miles
    Test number
    326533258551
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,191 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    957933346663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail78,188 miles (+2,310)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,188 miles
    Test number
    700135478690
    • FailureEmissions not tested no gasses coming out of tail pipe . (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass75,878 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    784098857282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,845 miles (+881)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    439934765147
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven pull to n/s (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass74,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    468060095143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,964 miles (+2,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    408930895187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass72,915 miles (+1,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    255734384199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,820 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    396693003261
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail71,792 miles (+1,768)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    398116293103
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    558812892172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,024 miles (+1,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    575642792173
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass68,808 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    865469801276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,804 miles (+1,236)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,804 miles
    Test number
    395480701429
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  23. Pass67,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    304306390152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,568 miles (+1,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    543115590188
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass66,477 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    540702599180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass64,668 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    814520208226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,666 miles (+1,560)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    201303798427
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  28. Pass63,106 miles (+12,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,106 miles
    Test number
    284604887461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass51,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,070 miles
    Test number
    293489986189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,070 miles (+4,338)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,070 miles
    Test number
    610539086189
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil level was below minimum on the dipstick, added .5ltr to bring the level just over minimum

  31. Pass46,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    46,732 miles
    Test number
    302631985117
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about T387 SFE

Does T387 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T387 SFE expired on 27 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T387 SFE?
The MOT on T387 SFE expired on 27 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T387 SFE done?
T387 SFE was recorded at 142,915 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 5,335 miles a year.
Has T387 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T387 SFE has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T387 SFE 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 T387 SFE find?
T387 SFE failed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage fractured; front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 11 more.

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