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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T461 GPPMOT history

T461 GPP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2022
Mileage
98,547 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T461 GPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T461 GPP was last recorded at 98,547 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 2,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,325 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,222 miles
Average per year
2,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,547 miles
  • 2021 – 96,325 miles
  • 2020 – 94,891 miles
  • 2019 – 93,035 miles
  • 2018 – 90,935 miles
  • 2017 – 89,201 miles
  • 2016 – 86,619 miles
  • 2015 – 84,100 miles
  • 2014 – 82,557 miles
  • 2013 – 80,482 miles
  • 2012 – 78,095 miles
  • 2011 – 75,415 miles
  • 2010 – 73,099 miles
  • 2009 – 70,603 miles
  • 2008 – 67,649 miles
  • 2007 – 63,857 miles
  • 2006 – 60,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,547 miles
  • DangerousFront Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central exhaust slighty detrated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central section exhaust slight correded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail98,547 miles (+2,222)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,547 miles
    Test number
    980669580588
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    619000691574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,322 miles (+1,431)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    646622828790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,891 miles
    Test number
    681429962285
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slighty detrated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail94,891 miles (+1,856)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,891 miles
    Test number
    464403854893
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slighty detrated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    471077398862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,035 miles (+2,100)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    244564791943
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    737098496474
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slighty detrated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail90,934 miles (+1,733)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,934 miles
    Test number
    665350935934
    • DangerousRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slighty detrated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass89,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,201 miles
    Test number
    727214431209
    • AdvisoryCentral section exhaust slight correded

  11. Fail89,201 miles (+2,582)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,201 miles
    Test number
    557988290502
    • FailureFuel hose leaking filler neck (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral section exhaust slight correded

  12. Pass86,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,619 miles
    Test number
    679926331714
    • AdvisoryCentre section slight correded

  13. Fail86,618 miles (+2,518)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    385060290951
    • FailureFuel hose leaking filler neck pipe (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre section slight correded

  14. Pass84,100 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    539692015073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdv centre section exhaust slighty detrated

  15. Fail84,100 miles (+1,543)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    878382015000
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdv centre section exhaust slighty detrated

  16. Pass82,557 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,557 miles
    Test number
    425840334027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail80,482 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,482 miles
    Test number
    668091783031
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,482 miles (+2,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,482 miles
    Test number
    786981783032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    777424172034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail78,095 miles (+2,680)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    219014672066
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass75,415 miles (+2,316)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    446699961035
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi broken
    • NoteO/s/f inner cv boot leaking

  22. Pass73,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,099 miles
    Test number
    821778460094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,099 miles (+2,496)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,099 miles
    Test number
    844128660090
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass70,603 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    682133889077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,649 miles
    Test number
    222963868079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,649 miles (+3,792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,649 miles
    Test number
    652113168047
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass63,857 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    113191787419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass60,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    213130886057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T461 GPP

Does T461 GPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T461 GPP expired on 29 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T461 GPP?
The MOT on T461 GPP expired on 29 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T461 GPP done?
T461 GPP was recorded at 98,547 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 2,378 miles a year.
Has T461 GPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T461 GPP has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T461 GPP 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 T461 GPP find?
T461 GPP failed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 6 advisories: front sub-frame likely to fail; nearside rear brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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