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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T397 RARMOT history

T397 RAR is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
152,912 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 RAR was last recorded at 152,912 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 8,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,209 miles · 10 May 2019
Between the last two tests
8,703 miles
Average per year
4,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,912 miles
  • 2019 – 144,209 miles
  • 2018 – 137,250 miles
  • 2017 – 129,374 miles
  • 2016 – 122,686 miles
  • 2015 – 119,876 miles
  • 2014 – 111,974 miles
  • 2013 – 104,412 miles
  • 2012 – 97,553 miles
  • 2011 – 90,737 miles
  • 2010 – 88,396 miles
  • 2009 – 85,060 miles
  • 2008 – 82,368 miles
  • 2007 – 80,640 miles
  • 2006 – 73,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,912 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,912 miles (+8,703)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,912 miles
    Test number
    480559415946
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,209 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,209 miles
    Test number
    372966281415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,250 miles
    Test number
    238556412910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,250 miles (+7,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,250 miles
    Test number
    745122440694
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass129,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,374 miles
    Test number
    682673932222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,374 miles (+6,688)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,374 miles
    Test number
    474967326532
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass122,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,686 miles
    Test number
    895756757249
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail122,686 miles (+2,810)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,686 miles
    Test number
    656466711523
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass119,876 miles (+7,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,876 miles
    Test number
    256529415140
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass111,974 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,974 miles
    Test number
    485282024159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,412 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,412 miles
    Test number
    239679713193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,553 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    317346812137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,737 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    396613201188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,396 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    181119490417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,060 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    770296299049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,368 miles (+1,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    352478188004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass80,640 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    933826517118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,553 miles
    Test number
    743062576006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 RAR

Does T397 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 RAR expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 RAR?
The MOT on T397 RAR expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 RAR done?
T397 RAR was recorded at 152,912 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 4,702 miles a year.
Has T397 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 RAR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T397 RAR 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 T397 RAR find?
T397 RAR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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