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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T481 DPPMOT history

T481 DPP is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
80,368 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 DPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 DPP was last recorded at 80,368 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,368 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,368 miles
  • 2021 – 79,195 miles
  • 2020 – 77,786 miles
  • 2019 – 75,090 miles
  • 2018 – 72,394 miles
  • 2017 – 69,125 miles
  • 2016 – 65,702 miles
  • 2015 – 62,183 miles
  • 2014 – 58,030 miles
  • 2013 – 54,081 miles
  • 2012 – 53,008 miles
  • 2011 – 51,788 miles
  • 2010 – 49,374 miles
  • 2009 – 45,177 miles
  • 2008 – 41,518 miles
  • 2007 – 36,701 miles
  • 2006 – 32,794 miles
  • 2005 – 29,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,368 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    387452894354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail80,368 miles (+1,173)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    614325049284
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    128589897825
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail79,190 miles (+1,404)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,190 miles
    Test number
    284545061007
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass77,786 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    581170042239
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Fail77,786 miles (+2,696)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    122388290728
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  7. Pass75,090 miles (+2,696)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    677086254311
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,394 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    371327501324
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail72,394 miles (+3,269)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    587885095599
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass69,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    589157530966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,125 miles (+3,423)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    705220549800
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass65,702 miles (+3,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    546637082904
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass62,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    228691915122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,183 miles (+4,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    487451915143
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass58,030 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    659674114133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisey (no play & not rough when rotated)

  16. Fail58,030 miles (+3,949)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    439334614135
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisey (no play & not rough when rotated)

  17. Pass54,081 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    546938503153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    199582012135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,008 miles (+1,220)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    148511512145
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass51,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    165156691477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,788 miles (+2,414)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    715266791028
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass49,374 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    763870310179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,177 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,177 miles
    Test number
    792502419186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,518 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    284586518100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,701 miles (+3,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,701 miles
    Test number
    754978007133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass32,794 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,794 miles
    Test number
    603319806149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    29,397 miles
    Test number
    230032515405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 DPP

Does T481 DPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 DPP expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 DPP?
The MOT on T481 DPP expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 DPP done?
T481 DPP was recorded at 80,368 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
Has T481 DPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 DPP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T481 DPP 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 T481 DPP find?
T481 DPP passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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