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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T423 BHYMOT history

T423 BHY is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2022
Mileage
133,944 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T423 BHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T423 BHY was last recorded at 133,944 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 1,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,242 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,702 miles
Average per year
6,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,944 miles
  • 2021 – 132,242 miles
  • 2020 – 129,991 miles
  • 2019 – 124,949 miles
  • 2018 – 119,191 miles
  • 2017 – 112,492 miles
  • 2016 – 105,409 miles
  • 2015 – 101,205 miles
  • 2014 – 95,084 miles
  • 2013 – 82,492 miles
  • 2012 – 71,142 miles
  • 2011 – 61,755 miles
  • 2010 – 53,696 miles
  • 2009 – 44,038 miles
  • 2008 – 41,762 miles
  • 2007 – 37,972 miles
  • 2006 – 32,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,944 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,944 miles (+1,702)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,944 miles
    Test number
    400066149240
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass132,242 miles (+2,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,242 miles
    Test number
    330137784787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass129,991 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,991 miles
    Test number
    808639011028
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  4. Fail129,990 miles (+5,041)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,990 miles
    Test number
    220162949319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  5. Pass124,949 miles (+5,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    124,949 miles
    Test number
    679416856550
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,191 miles (+6,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,191 miles
    Test number
    756788553820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass112,492 miles (+7,083)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,492 miles
    Test number
    189802024617
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged Metal filler pipes to fuel tank corroded badly. (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass105,409 miles (+85)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,409 miles
    Test number
    126548687658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front 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)

  9. Fail105,324 miles (+4,119)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    896146639066
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front 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)

  10. Pass101,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    187399985010
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail101,205 miles (+6,121)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    806529585022
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass95,084 miles (+12,592)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    939724084082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroded

  13. Pass82,492 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    678332993051
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroding

  14. Fail82,491 miles (+11,349)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,491 miles
    Test number
    828452193044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroding

  15. Pass71,142 miles (+9,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    599453492062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass61,755 miles (+8,059)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    328567391075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,696 miles (+329)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    251912170158
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise new wiper blades

  18. Fail53,367 miles (+9,329)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    334506560176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise new wiper blades

  19. Pass44,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,038 miles
    Test number
    211276759442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,038 miles (+2,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,038 miles
    Test number
    784885659192
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass41,762 miles (+3,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,762 miles
    Test number
    284464068121
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass37,972 miles (+5,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    681750507249
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  23. Pass32,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,818 miles
    Test number
    853780506231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T423 BHY

Does T423 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T423 BHY expired on 6 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T423 BHY?
The MOT on T423 BHY expired on 6 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T423 BHY done?
T423 BHY was recorded at 133,944 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 6,448 miles a year.
Has T423 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T423 BHY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T423 BHY 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 T423 BHY find?
T423 BHY failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 8 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush, and 8 more.

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