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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T397 WDLMOT history

T397 WDL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
117,910 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 WDL
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
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 WDL was last recorded at 117,910 miles on 13 Apr 2023, 7,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,349 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
7,561 miles
Average per year
5,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,910 miles
  • 2022 – 110,349 miles
  • 2021 – 100,208 miles
  • 2020 – 92,820 miles
  • 2019 – 84,902 miles
  • 2018 – 77,626 miles
  • 2017 – 70,663 miles
  • 2016 – 62,569 miles
  • 2015 – 55,527 miles
  • 2014 – 49,023 miles
  • 2013 – 42,391 miles
  • 2012 – 35,850 miles
  • 2011 – 29,765 miles
  • 2010 – 29,078 miles
  • 2009 – 28,238 miles
  • 2008 – 27,051 miles
  • 2007 – 25,559 miles
  • 2006 – 23,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,910 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,910 miles (+7,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,910 miles
    Test number
    183632999314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,349 miles (+10,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,349 miles
    Test number
    266090293728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass100,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,208 miles
    Test number
    501025537727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,208 miles (+7,388)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,208 miles
    Test number
    911545069880
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,820 miles (+7,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    794628052816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,902 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    678430011543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,626 miles (+6,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,626 miles
    Test number
    641353316228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,663 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,663 miles
    Test number
    612717118927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,569 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,569 miles
    Test number
    562357508254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail62,527 miles (+7,000)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    883781566534
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass55,527 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    445287895192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,023 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    209228794179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail49,023 miles (+6,632)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    745498394108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass42,391 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    929397203204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,850 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    706915002231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,765 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,765 miles
    Test number
    747982621297
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass29,765 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,765 miles
    Test number
    947962521272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,078 miles
    Test number
    922039800283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,078 miles (+840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,078 miles
    Test number
    321689700471
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass28,238 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,238 miles
    Test number
    823972719251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,051 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,051 miles
    Test number
    680854408230
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating

  22. Fail27,051 miles (+1,492)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,051 miles
    Test number
    630684308262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust system badly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorating

  23. Pass25,559 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,559 miles
    Test number
    683522697163
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass23,683 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,683 miles
    Test number
    290259596476
    • NoteCentre silencer and rear silencer badly corroded

Questions about T397 WDL

Does T397 WDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 WDL expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 WDL?
The MOT on T397 WDL expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 WDL done?
T397 WDL was recorded at 117,910 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2023, an average of 5,630 miles a year.
Has T397 WDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 WDL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T397 WDL 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 WDL find?
T397 WDL passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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