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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T455 OWJMOT history

T455 OWJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2023
Mileage
103,791 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 OWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 OWJ was last recorded at 103,791 miles on 22 Aug 2022, 9,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,595 miles · 20 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
9,196 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,791 miles
  • 2021 – 94,595 miles
  • 2020 – 85,787 miles
  • 2019 – 77,286 miles
  • 2018 – 65,421 miles
  • 2017 – 58,126 miles
  • 2016 – 53,738 miles
  • 2015 – 51,506 miles
  • 2013 – 49,797 miles
  • 2012 – 48,084 miles
  • 2011 – 46,063 miles
  • 2010 – 44,096 miles
  • 2009 – 42,193 miles
  • 2008 – 40,212 miles
  • 2007 – 37,331 miles
  • 2006 – 32,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    858708213330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,786 miles (+9,191)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,786 miles
    Test number
    151394625303
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,595 miles
    Test number
    950305519115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail94,595 miles (+8,808)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,595 miles
    Test number
    656045539492
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,787 miles (+8,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    685470979010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,286 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    862797692198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail77,286 miles (+11,865)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    176296442418
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass65,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    702860265637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail65,421 miles (+7,295)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    167359061013
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass58,126 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,126 miles
    Test number
    407645734301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,738 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,738 miles
    Test number
    128790598577
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail53,736 miles (+2,230)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,736 miles
    Test number
    891443377453
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass51,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,506 miles
    Test number
    138767535418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail51,506 miles (+1,709)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,506 miles
    Test number
    235416435007
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass49,797 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    896374463389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

  16. Fail49,795 miles (+1,711)4 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,795 miles
    Test number
    898884363395
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

  17. Pass48,084 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    546638842387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,063 miles (+1,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,063 miles
    Test number
    559144761385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass44,096 miles (+1,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,096 miles
    Test number
    942566350387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass42,193 miles (+33)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,193 miles
    Test number
    971081759320
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight cut on the outer wall not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  21. Fail42,160 miles (+1,948)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    580086849365
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight cut on the outer wall not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  22. Pass40,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    153216248303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,212 miles (+2,881)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    990276748343
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass37,331 miles (+4,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    782435537309
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass32,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,552 miles
    Test number
    882752316312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T455 OWJ

Does T455 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 OWJ expired on 21 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 OWJ?
The MOT on T455 OWJ expired on 21 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 OWJ done?
T455 OWJ was recorded at 103,791 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2022, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has T455 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 OWJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T455 OWJ 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 T455 OWJ find?
T455 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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