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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T494 PFHMOT history

T494 PFH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2023
Mileage
116,770 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 PFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 PFH was last recorded at 116,770 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 1,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,733 miles · 6 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,037 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,770 miles
  • 2021 – 115,733 miles
  • 2020 – 114,833 miles
  • 2019 – 113,934 miles
  • 2018 – 112,895 miles
  • 2017 – 111,489 miles
  • 2016 – 110,053 miles
  • 2015 – 108,498 miles
  • 2014 – 106,924 miles
  • 2013 – 104,916 miles
  • 2012 – 103,149 miles
  • 2011 – 100,050 miles
  • 2010 – 95,523 miles
  • 2009 – 90,779 miles
  • 2008 – 86,958 miles
  • 2007 – 81,008 miles
  • 2006 – 76,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,770 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryVarious body damageRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,770 miles
    Test number
    264101298298
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  2. Fail116,770 miles (+1,037)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,770 miles
    Test number
    357735337308
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  3. Pass115,733 miles (+900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,733 miles
    Test number
    622448058704
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  4. Pass114,833 miles (+899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,833 miles
    Test number
    709073572635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread **Strong Advise** (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  5. Pass113,934 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,934 miles
    Test number
    632986961277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,930 miles (+1,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    945538085487
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,895 miles (+1,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,895 miles
    Test number
    896220296822
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass111,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,489 miles
    Test number
    222212526219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  9. Fail111,489 miles (+1,436)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,489 miles
    Test number
    151451294161
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  10. Pass110,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,053 miles
    Test number
    312804462066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside rear bumper corner damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail110,053 miles (+1,555)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,053 miles
    Test number
    526358522561
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside rear bumper corner damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass108,498 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    876574185135
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wipers smear

  13. Fail108,498 miles (+1,574)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    327754685126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wipers smear

  14. Pass106,924 miles (+2,008)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    505004594123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEXHAUST RUSTY NOT BLOWING

  15. Pass104,916 miles (+1,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,916 miles
    Test number
    505004873185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass103,149 miles (+55)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    669577172183
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note1,Center stop lamp not working.
    • Note2,Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail103,094 miles (+3,044)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,094 miles
    Test number
    159502272160
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note1,Center stop lamp not working.
    • Note2,Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass100,050 miles (+4,527)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,050 miles
    Test number
    285436561178
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass95,523 miles (+4,744)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    234893480461
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • Note1,Adviseable to replace both wiper blades.
    • Note2,Center stop lamp not working.
    • Note3,Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass90,779 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,779 miles
    Test number
    512767389105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,958 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    231007398175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,944 miles (+5,936)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,944 miles
    Test number
    953097698167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass81,008 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,008 miles
    Test number
    482857067120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,980 miles (+4,957)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    884035367114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  25. Pass76,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,023 miles
    Test number
    872768066163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T494 PFH

Does T494 PFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T494 PFH expired on 9 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T494 PFH?
The MOT on T494 PFH expired on 9 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T494 PFH done?
T494 PFH was recorded at 116,770 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has T494 PFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 PFH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T494 PFH 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 T494 PFH find?
T494 PFH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; various body damage.

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