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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T396 PFHMOT history

T396 PFH is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 204,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2023
Mileage
204,068 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 PFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 PFH was last recorded at 204,068 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,068 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,068 miles
  • 2021 – 189,599 miles
  • 2020 – 180,189 miles
  • 2019 – 173,622 miles
  • 2018 – 165,199 miles
  • 2017 – 159,404 miles
  • 2016 – 149,417 miles
  • 2015 – 137,849 miles
  • 2014 – 134,999 miles
  • 2013 – 118,522 miles
  • 2012 – 95,770 miles
  • 2011 – 88,358 miles
  • 2010 – 79,981 miles
  • 2009 – 72,264 miles
  • 2008 – 64,219 miles
  • 2007 – 56,612 miles
  • 2006 – 50,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,068 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCat pipe worn
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear chassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,068 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    204,068 miles
    Test number
    715563471450
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCat pipe worn
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Fail204,068 miles (+14,469)1 dangerous3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,068 miles
    Test number
    391764937087
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass189,599 miles (+9,410)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    189,599 miles
    Test number
    758491190226
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both and struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill
    • AdvisoryBottom rad mount twisted
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and susp arms corroded

  4. Pass180,189 miles (+6,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    180,189 miles
    Test number
    267237302792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inside

  5. Pass173,622 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    173,622 miles
    Test number
    719994074402
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail173,622 miles (+8,423)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,622 miles
    Test number
    650693922266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass165,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    165,199 miles
    Test number
    812856806460
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail165,199 miles (+5,795)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,199 miles
    Test number
    574538785033
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass159,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    159,404 miles
    Test number
    667977395500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,404 miles (+9,987)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,404 miles
    Test number
    123308723230
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass149,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,417 miles
    Test number
    244287397444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,417 miles (+11,568)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,417 miles
    Test number
    531830745482
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass137,849 miles (+2,850)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    137,849 miles
    Test number
    715221905271
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust clamp corroded
    • NoteOffiside rear tyre worn ond splitting on sidewall/tread

  14. Pass134,999 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,999 miles
    Test number
    457527694166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail134,999 miles (+16,477)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,999 miles
    Test number
    485157194185
    • FailureHeadlamp 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)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass118,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,522 miles
    Test number
    996928423246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail118,522 miles (+22,752)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,522 miles
    Test number
    999288423248
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass95,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,770 miles
    Test number
    889919792170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,770 miles (+7,412)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,770 miles
    Test number
    238143692156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass88,358 miles (+8,377)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    448745411297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,981 miles (+7,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    831284710259
    • NoteTravel on hand brake lever

  22. Pass72,264 miles (+64)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    540516019207
    • NoteLong handbrake lever travel
    • NotePoor running

  23. Fail72,200 miles (+7,981)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    772571519268
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteLong handbrake lever travel
    • NotePoor running

  24. Pass64,219 miles (+7,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    172714208202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,612 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,612 miles
    Test number
    961631917230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,157 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    843129806283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Questions about T396 PFH

Does T396 PFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T396 PFH expired on 16 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T396 PFH?
The MOT on T396 PFH expired on 16 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T396 PFH done?
T396 PFH was recorded at 204,068 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 9,551 miles a year.
Has T396 PFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 PFH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T396 PFH 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 T396 PFH find?
T396 PFH passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 13 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front coil spring corroded both, and 10 more.

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