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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T409 OAMMOT history

T409 OAM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
118,622 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T409 OAM
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T409 OAM was last recorded at 118,622 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 3,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,522 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,100 miles
Average per year
3,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,622 miles
  • 2021 – 115,522 miles
  • 2020 – 110,120 miles
  • 2019 – 103,530 miles
  • 2018 – 99,770 miles
  • 2017 – 95,778 miles
  • 2016 – 92,426 miles
  • 2015 – 89,944 miles
  • 2013 – 86,395 miles
  • 2012 – 82,011 miles
  • 2011 – 78,825 miles
  • 2010 – 75,935 miles
  • 2009 – 71,238 miles
  • 2008 – 67,507 miles
  • 2007 – 64,435 miles
  • 2006 – 61,113 miles
  • 2005 – 57,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,622 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Corrosion to rear inner sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering rack damp

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,622 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,622 miles
    Test number
    695898268944
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,621 miles (+3,099)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,621 miles
    Test number
    810204301647
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,522 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    882565180115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion to inner wheelarch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  4. Fail115,519 miles (+5,399)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,519 miles
    Test number
    584036341967
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion to inner wheelarch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  5. Pass110,120 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,120 miles
    Test number
    173052851606
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner wheelarches
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  6. Fail110,117 miles (+6,587)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    943033962421
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner wheelarches
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush, close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  7. Pass103,530 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    408771362387
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear inner wheelarches
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn edges
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail103,530 miles (+3,760)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    107039775425
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear inner wheelarches
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn edges
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,770 miles (+3,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,770 miles
    Test number
    125694775592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded close to excessive

  10. Pass95,778 miles (+3,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    931989877612
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper & lower anti roll bar link covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs & suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear inner sills
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front inner rack joint

  11. Pass92,426 miles (+2,482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    297845210921
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPart of centre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryVacuum pipe under inlet manifold poor condition

  12. Pass89,944 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    175438265445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low/perishing

  13. Fail89,944 miles (+3,549)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    709013265043
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside handbrake low effort
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low/perishing

  14. Pass86,395 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,395 miles
    Test number
    335879413461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePAS fluid near minimum
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • NoteBrake fluid near minimum
    • NoteMinor leaks from center and rear sections of exhaust
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to legal limit
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs

  15. Fail86,392 miles (+4,381)4 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,392 miles
    Test number
    296629213208
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePAS fluid near minimum
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • NoteBrake fluid near minimum
    • NoteMinor leaks from center and rear sections of exhaust
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to legal limit
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs

  16. Pass82,011 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    679121752206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail82,011 miles (+3,186)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    338701952422
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass78,825 miles (+2,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    126999341248
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,935 miles (+4,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,935 miles
    Test number
    161551050264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass71,238 miles (+3,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    900372159286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass67,507 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,507 miles
    Test number
    353653058468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail67,506 miles (+3,071)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,506 miles
    Test number
    542732358281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass64,435 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,435 miles
    Test number
    840439747222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,113 miles (+3,498)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,113 miles
    Test number
    161614236208
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass57,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    821561025231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,614 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    320371825230
    • 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T409 OAM

Does T409 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T409 OAM expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T409 OAM?
The MOT on T409 OAM expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T409 OAM done?
T409 OAM was recorded at 118,622 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 3,675 miles a year.
Has T409 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T409 OAM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T409 OAM 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 T409 OAM find?
T409 OAM passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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