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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T487 MBUMOT history

T487 MBU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
78,499 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 MBU
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
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T487 MBU was last recorded at 78,499 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,578 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
921 miles
Average per year
2,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,499 miles
  • 2021 – 77,578 miles
  • 2020 – 76,935 miles
  • 2019 – 74,325 miles
  • 2018 – 70,886 miles
  • 2017 – 66,410 miles
  • 2016 – 61,681 miles
  • 2015 – 56,606 miles
  • 2014 – 53,025 miles
  • 2013 – 49,372 miles
  • 2012 – 44,426 miles
  • 2011 – 41,866 miles
  • 2010 – 39,716 miles
  • 2009 – 38,060 miles
  • 2008 – 36,236 miles
  • 2007 – 34,819 miles
  • 2006 – 32,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,499 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure/suspension has corrosion

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion to underbody and suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front outer sill split and corroded more than 30cm from mounting point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,499 miles (+921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    708614676627
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure/suspension has corrosion

  2. Pass77,578 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    596039513467
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and suspension

  3. Fail77,565 miles (+630)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,565 miles
    Test number
    869784960092
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and suspension

  4. Pass76,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    942801613200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill split and corroded more than 30cm from mounting point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail76,935 miles (+2,610)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    333370801459
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill split and corroded more than 30cm from mounting point
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass74,325 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    555228058000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,886 miles (+4,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    442667970230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass66,410 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    630964267258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,681 miles
    Test number
    586867169305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail61,681 miles (+5,075)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,681 miles
    Test number
    560138133466
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail56,606 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    439256585063
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass56,606 miles (+3,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    878166385093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass53,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    557963494084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,025 miles (+3,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    496273494037
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass49,372 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    157095793453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,426 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,426 miles
    Test number
    626424292018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,866 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,866 miles
    Test number
    288666291020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,716 miles
    Test number
    762078990008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,716 miles (+1,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,716 miles
    Test number
    861238790002
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass38,060 miles (+1,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    664042299053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass36,236 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,236 miles
    Test number
    220972398015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,819 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,819 miles
    Test number
    393931207173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,043 miles
    Test number
    292072406152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T487 MBU

Does T487 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T487 MBU expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T487 MBU?
The MOT on T487 MBU expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T487 MBU done?
T487 MBU was recorded at 78,499 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 2,903 miles a year.
Has T487 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 MBU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T487 MBU 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 T487 MBU find?
T487 MBU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.

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