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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T416 MGBMOT history

T416 MGB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2023
Mileage
104,391 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T416 MGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T416 MGB was last recorded at 104,391 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,377 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,391 miles
  • 2021 – 99,225 miles
  • 2020 – 93,151 miles
  • 2019 – 89,280 miles
  • 2018 – 86,786 miles
  • 2017 – 85,970 miles
  • 2016 – 80,985 miles
  • 2015 – 77,401 miles
  • 2014 – 72,936 miles
  • 2013 – 69,462 miles
  • 2012 – 65,824 miles
  • 2011 – 60,691 miles
  • 2010 – 55,158 miles
  • 2009 – 50,321 miles
  • 2008 – 45,173 miles
  • 2007 – 37,998 miles
  • 2006 – 32,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,391 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel tank holding straps corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,391 miles (+14)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,391 miles
    Test number
    704318369418
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank holding straps corroded

  2. Fail104,377 miles (+5,152)11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    356978482332
    • MajorEmissions not tested dew to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt jam behind seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation brake back plate wet with brake fluid (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank holding straps corroded

  3. Pass99,225 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,225 miles
    Test number
    163623384073
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Wheel Arches Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded And Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe Is Corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Outer Shield Corroded And Weak
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Under Sealed

  4. Fail99,196 miles (+6,045)7 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    172307468802
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner And Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Subframe Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Wheel Arches Slightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Corroded And Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Outer Shield Corroded And Weak
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Under Sealed

  5. Pass93,151 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,151 miles
    Test number
    632070926883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,151 miles (+85)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,151 miles
    Test number
    848799971262
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,066 miles (+3,786)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    714345882945
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AND FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    485248227358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,280 miles (+2,494)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    928257228911
    • DangerousFuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass86,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,786 miles
    Test number
    176916785710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,786 miles (+816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,786 miles
    Test number
    746369709188
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  12. Pass85,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    677834960224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,970 miles (+4,985)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,970 miles
    Test number
    306633923395
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass80,985 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,985 miles
    Test number
    916207265981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,401 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,401 miles
    Test number
    277495475462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail77,326 miles (+4,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    347461975116
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail72,936 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,936 miles
    Test number
    116362674143
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,936 miles (+3,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,936 miles
    Test number
    126442274152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,462 miles (+3,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    389213773191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass65,824 miles (+5,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,824 miles
    Test number
    946318452105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass60,691 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    826285851142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,158 miles (+4,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,158 miles
    Test number
    290496850126
    • NoteSlight corrosion all brake pipes

  23. Pass50,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,321 miles
    Test number
    474939459158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,321 miles (+5,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,321 miles
    Test number
    530109959188
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass45,173 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,173 miles
    Test number
    403395758158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,998 miles (+5,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,998 miles
    Test number
    813654427198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass32,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,819 miles
    Test number
    431293226134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T416 MGB

Does T416 MGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T416 MGB expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T416 MGB?
The MOT on T416 MGB expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T416 MGB done?
T416 MGB was recorded at 104,391 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 4,501 miles a year.
Has T416 MGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T416 MGB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T416 MGB 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 T416 MGB find?
T416 MGB passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal, and 7 more.

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