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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T491 EANMOT history

T491 EAN is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 63,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
63,871 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 EAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 EAN was last recorded at 63,871 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,729 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
2,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 63,871 miles
  • 2021 – 62,729 miles
  • 2019 – 60,142 miles
  • 2018 – 55,365 miles
  • 2017 – 50,709 miles
  • 2016 – 48,912 miles
  • 2015 – 47,013 miles
  • 2014 – 40,499 miles
  • 2013 – 40,042 miles
  • 2012 – 39,091 miles
  • 2011 – 37,605 miles
  • 2010 – 35,677 miles
  • 2009 – 32,254 miles
  • 2008 – 29,973 miles
  • 2007 – 27,190 miles
  • 2006 – 24,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s subframe bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s rear inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,871 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    312436831368
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  2. Fail63,871 miles (+1,142)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    691856718373
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded

  3. Pass62,729 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    877023436592
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner sill

  4. Fail62,724 miles (+2,582)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    699491804422
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner sill

  5. Pass60,142 miles (+4,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,142 miles
    Test number
    636993669498
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,365 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    170586230615
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  7. Fail55,365 miles (+4,656)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,365 miles
    Test number
    827047418496
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  8. Pass50,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    711648413919
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front, n/s rear and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail50,709 miles (+1,797)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    112299040985
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front, n/s rear and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass48,912 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    295183397384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear unable to check seat belt child seat fitted

  11. Fail48,895 miles (+1,882)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    336810522442
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear unable to check seat belt child seat fitted

  12. Pass47,013 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,013 miles
    Test number
    237330125176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,994 miles (+6,495)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    325617615169
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass40,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    209262824401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail40,499 miles (+457)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    436192724150
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass40,042 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    945631803182
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  17. Fail40,042 miles (+951)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    359321303133
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  18. Pass39,091 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    549616692095
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracked and perished

  19. Fail39,091 miles (+1,486)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,091 miles
    Test number
    789106292040
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cracked and perished

  20. Pass37,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,605 miles
    Test number
    639231301132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,605 miles (+1,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,605 miles
    Test number
    257861701438
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass35,677 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,677 miles
    Test number
    843022900170
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished
    • NoteSpare wheel rim damaged

  23. Fail35,677 miles (+3,423)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,677 miles
    Test number
    892472000161
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished
    • NoteSpare wheel rim damaged

  24. Pass32,254 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    631555979000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tie bar bushes starting to split
    • NoteO/s head lamp glass tarnished
    • NoteO/s rear tyre craked and perished
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  25. Fail32,254 miles (+2,281)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    331645079084
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tie bar bushes starting to split
    • NoteO/s head lamp glass tarnished
    • NoteO/s rear tyre craked and perished
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  26. Pass29,973 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    290199018157
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  27. Fail29,973 miles (+2,783)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    950119618152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  28. Pass27,190 miles (+3,168)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,190 miles
    Test number
    653705287025
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  29. Pass24,022 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,022 miles
    Test number
    302567486043
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low on edges
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

  30. Fail24,022 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,022 miles
    Test number
    912097986076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low on edges
    • NoteRear number plate tarnished

Questions about T491 EAN

Does T491 EAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T491 EAN expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T491 EAN?
The MOT on T491 EAN expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T491 EAN done?
T491 EAN was recorded at 63,871 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 2,406 miles a year.
Has T491 EAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 EAN has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T491 EAN 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 T491 EAN find?
T491 EAN passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded both front & rear; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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