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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

T40 SCLMOT history

T40 SCL is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2024
Mileage
124,826 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2024
Latest MOT test
17 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SCL was last recorded at 124,826 miles on 17 May 2023, 2,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,914 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,912 miles
Average per year
7,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,826 miles
  • 2022 – 121,914 miles
  • 2020 – 116,604 miles
  • 2019 – 112,250 miles
  • 2018 – 111,541 miles
  • 2017 – 104,955 miles
  • 2016 – 93,046 miles
  • 2015 – 70,703 miles
  • 2014 – 61,099 miles
  • 2013 – 48,025 miles
  • 2012 – 39,623 miles
  • 2011 – 27,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,826 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out of wiper sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer heat shield slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened swivel bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body level sensor arm broken

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,826 miles (+2,912)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,826 miles
    Test number
    664836729883
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out of wiper sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer heat shield slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened swivel bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body level sensor arm broken
  2. Pass121,914 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,914 miles
    Test number
    351858804550
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail121,893 miles (+5,289)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,893 miles
    Test number
    169536220053
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak serious
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass116,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,604 miles
    Test number
    117308869375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,604 miles (+4,354)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,604 miles
    Test number
    592732576220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass112,250 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,250 miles
    Test number
    384484691148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,249 miles (+708)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    449312439364
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNegative battery clamp loose
  8. Pass111,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,541 miles
    Test number
    697362588066
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail111,540 miles (+6,585)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,540 miles
    Test number
    244616476343
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass104,955 miles (+11,909)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,955 miles
    Test number
    720101002999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,046 miles (+10,809)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    783367687216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,237 miles (+11,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    227371020136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,703 miles (+9,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    938275915014
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass61,099 miles (+13,074)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    909723614054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,025 miles (+8,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,025 miles
    Test number
    785604603083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass39,623 miles (+12,079)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    539801212012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,544 miles
    Test number
    857982211018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 SCL

Does T40 SCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 SCL expired on 19 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 SCL?
The MOT on T40 SCL expired on 19 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 SCL done?
T40 SCL was recorded at 124,826 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 7,882 miles a year.
Has T40 SCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SCL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T40 SCL 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 T40 SCL find?
T40 SCL passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out of wiper sweep area; central sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield; central exhaust silencer heat shield slightly corroded, and 6 more.

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