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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T438 SDAMOT history

T438 SDA is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
97,845 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 SDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 SDA was last recorded at 97,845 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,843 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 97,845 miles
  • 2020 – 93,895 miles
  • 2019 – 89,627 miles
  • 2018 – 83,587 miles
  • 2017 – 79,250 miles
  • 2016 – 72,921 miles
  • 2015 – 66,686 miles
  • 2014 – 63,721 miles
  • 2013 – 62,993 miles
  • 2012 – 62,357 miles
  • 2011 – 61,852 miles
  • 2010 – 61,177 miles
  • 2009 – 60,252 miles
  • 2008 – 59,265 miles
  • 2007 – 58,378 miles
  • 2006 – 56,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • All rear suspension very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front to rear, at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,845 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    388244451425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,843 miles (+3,948)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    389354489708
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass93,895 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    209073327490
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension very rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on hand brake
    • AdvisoryOs mirror cover loose

  4. Fail93,876 miles (+4,249)14 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    381759011609
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure Insecure in backing plate (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed by corrosion within 30cm of os suspension component, sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension very rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on hand brake
    • AdvisorySteel wheel fitted to nsf ,Alu wheel fitted to osf
    • AdvisoryOs mirror cover loose

  5. Pass89,627 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,627 miles
    Test number
    611551065237
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail89,593 miles (+6,006)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    392068281009
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured LINK ARM BROKEN OFF (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark brake cylinder leaking o/s/r brake causing loose of fluid (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,587 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    605174389939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,250 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    380445959247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,921 miles (+6,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    315801706429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass66,686 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    377643231790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,721 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    619788684212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,993 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    169354193221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,357 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    937391492270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,852 miles (+675)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,852 miles
    Test number
    516635481236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  15. Pass61,177 miles (+925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    982603590239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  16. Pass60,252 miles (+987)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,252 miles
    Test number
    544592899227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to os rear flex hose slightly corroded

  17. Pass59,265 miles (+887)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,265 miles
    Test number
    511497888229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to os rear flex hose slightly corroded

  18. Pass58,378 miles (+1,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,378 miles
    Test number
    682512607340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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. Pass56,437 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,437 miles
    Test number
    142967806328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,038 miles
    Test number
    163129436142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,038 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,038 miles
    Test number
    831768436101
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T438 SDA

Does T438 SDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T438 SDA expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T438 SDA?
The MOT on T438 SDA expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T438 SDA done?
T438 SDA was recorded at 97,845 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 2,751 miles a year.
Has T438 SDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 SDA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T438 SDA 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 T438 SDA find?
T438 SDA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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