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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

T3 LPWMOT history

T3 LPW is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
130,225 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LPW was last recorded at 130,225 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 1,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,428 miles · 27 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,797 miles
Average per year
6,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,225 miles
  • 2021 – 128,428 miles
  • 2020 – 125,949 miles
  • 2018 – 118,542 miles
  • 2017 – 104,997 miles
  • 2016 – 91,802 miles
  • 2015 – 80,397 miles
  • 2014 – 67,099 miles
  • 2013 – 65,706 miles
  • 2012 – 60,590 miles
  • 2011 – 51,617 miles
  • 2010 – 48,198 miles
  • 2009 – 38,290 miles
  • 2008 – 30,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,225 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Rear Exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,225 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,225 miles
    Test number
    211014633168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,428 miles (+2,479)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,428 miles
    Test number
    111136028739
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass125,949 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,949 miles
    Test number
    826563671251
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail125,941 miles (+7,399)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,941 miles
    Test number
    765752584076
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification Lock nut (suspension arm) (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass118,542 miles (+13,545)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,542 miles
    Test number
    949302071799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,997 miles (+13,195)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    966712161797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,802 miles
    Test number
    904070264956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail91,802 miles (+11,405)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,802 miles
    Test number
    351780228219
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass80,397 miles (+13,298)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    105247165131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s front wheel bearing slight roughness

  10. Pass67,099 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,099 miles
    Test number
    245477974490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    356217113229
    • NoteBoth number plate lamps deteriorating

  12. Fail65,706 miles (+5,116)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    627027213244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth number plate lamps deteriorating

  13. Pass60,590 miles (+8,973)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    235615752059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,617 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,617 miles
    Test number
    156172431035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,198 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,198 miles
    Test number
    371897350054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail48,129 miles (+9,839)2 failures3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    120374350474
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass38,290 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,290 miles
    Test number
    783253729002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,181 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,181 miles
    Test number
    152525528410
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc worn and slightly pitted on innerr edge

  19. Fail30,181 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,181 miles
    Test number
    162675828403
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc worn and slightly pitted on innerr edge

Questions about T3 LPW

Does T3 LPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 LPW expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 LPW?
The MOT on T3 LPW expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 LPW done?
T3 LPW was recorded at 130,225 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
Has T3 LPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LPW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T3 LPW 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 T3 LPW find?
T3 LPW passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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