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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T422 RBBMOT history

T422 RBB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
82,400 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T422 RBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T422 RBB was last recorded at 82,400 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 4,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,336 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,064 miles
Average per year
3,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,400 miles
  • 2022 – 78,336 miles
  • 2021 – 73,011 miles
  • 2020 – 72,572 miles
  • 2019 – 69,192 miles
  • 2018 – 62,124 miles
  • 2017 – 53,968 miles
  • 2016 – 44,404 miles
  • 2015 – 32,753 miles
  • 2012 – 32,663 miles
  • 2011 – 31,693 miles
  • 2010 – 30,096 miles
  • 2009 – 28,388 miles
  • 2008 – 26,652 miles
  • 2007 – 24,126 miles
  • 2006 – 20,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,400 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Repairs undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail82,400 miles (+4,064)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    641035914294
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass78,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    891305780272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRepairs undersealed

  3. Fail78,336 miles (+5,325)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    572099184375
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRepairs undersealed

  4. Pass73,011 miles (+185)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    116455390695
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail72,826 miles (+254)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    652521322253
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass72,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,572 miles
    Test number
    249457128149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,572 miles (+3,380)2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,572 miles
    Test number
    178116143927
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass69,192 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    926809817152
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition rear

  9. Fail69,192 miles (+7,068)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    672023552372
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition rear

  10. Pass62,124 miles (+8,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    530718630371
    • AdvisoryExhaust badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass53,968 miles (+9,564)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    653519190335
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition

  12. Pass44,404 miles (+11,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    694759000848
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass32,753 miles (+90)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,753 miles
    Test number
    516063145067
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass32,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,663 miles
    Test number
    706290862028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,663 miles (+970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,663 miles
    Test number
    447788552026
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass31,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,693 miles
    Test number
    628126751039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail31,693 miles (+1,597)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,693 miles
    Test number
    626026651033
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass30,096 miles (+1,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,096 miles
    Test number
    101379440407
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass28,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    583557549092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail28,388 miles (+1,736)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    622617649076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,652 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,652 miles
    Test number
    221896058029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,126 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,126 miles
    Test number
    550997457094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,192 miles
    Test number
    440128156009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T422 RBB

Does T422 RBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T422 RBB expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T422 RBB?
The MOT on T422 RBB expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T422 RBB done?
T422 RBB was recorded at 82,400 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 3,437 miles a year.
Has T422 RBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T422 RBB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T422 RBB 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 T422 RBB find?
T422 RBB failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall; nearside front drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod; nearside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 7 more.

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