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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T431 VHOMOT history

T431 VHO is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
143,129 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 VHO was last recorded at 143,129 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,129 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 143,129 miles
  • 2020 – 139,520 miles
  • 2019 – 134,824 miles
  • 2018 – 133,871 miles
  • 2017 – 131,539 miles
  • 2016 – 128,959 miles
  • 2015 – 124,474 miles
  • 2014 – 120,585 miles
  • 2013 – 115,424 miles
  • 2012 – 110,051 miles
  • 2011 – 105,537 miles
  • 2010 – 98,902 miles
  • 2009 – 86,629 miles
  • 2008 – 72,989 miles
  • 2007 – 56,424 miles
  • 2006 – 43,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,129 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,129 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,129 miles
    Test number
    507818579736
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail143,129 miles (+3,609)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,129 miles
    Test number
    380915347479
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting on inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass139,520 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,520 miles
    Test number
    257939573848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,824 miles (+953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,824 miles
    Test number
    531658405191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass133,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,871 miles
    Test number
    150411260327
    • 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)

  6. Fail133,868 miles (+2,329)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,868 miles
    Test number
    129036963034
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass131,539 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,539 miles
    Test number
    476808517192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,959 miles (+4,485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,959 miles
    Test number
    132912521811
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryOil residue on engine and steering rack
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both front lower wishbone rear bushes
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly

  9. Pass124,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,474 miles
    Test number
    996762585041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,474 miles (+3,889)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,474 miles
    Test number
    417509775052
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass120,585 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,585 miles
    Test number
    348930884049
    • NoteGear box mount worn

  12. Fail120,585 miles (+5,161)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,585 miles
    Test number
    905350684046
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGear box mount worn

  13. Pass115,424 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,424 miles
    Test number
    849496783020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs rusty.

  14. Fail115,424 miles (+5,373)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,424 miles
    Test number
    165174283032
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs rusty.

  15. Pass110,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,051 miles
    Test number
    788653582086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,051 miles (+4,514)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,051 miles
    Test number
    648563282079
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)

  17. Pass105,537 miles (+6,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,537 miles
    Test number
    837174171074
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass98,902 miles (+12,273)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,902 miles
    Test number
    772208160070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,629 miles (+13,640)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,629 miles
    Test number
    131603069096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,989 miles (+16,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,989 miles
    Test number
    113652178480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass56,424 miles (+12,794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    262851257057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,630 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    704851566033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T431 VHO

Does T431 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 VHO expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 VHO?
The MOT on T431 VHO expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 VHO done?
T431 VHO was recorded at 143,129 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 6,350 miles a year.
Has T431 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 VHO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T431 VHO 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 T431 VHO find?
T431 VHO passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark; nearside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting, and 4 more.

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