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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T495 SEVMOT history

T495 SEV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
66,443 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T495 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T495 SEV was last recorded at 66,443 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 1,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,548 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,895 miles
Average per year
2,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 66,443 miles
  • 2020 – 64,548 miles
  • 2019 – 59,477 miles
  • 2018 – 55,363 miles
  • 2017 – 52,886 miles
  • 2016 – 50,551 miles
  • 2015 – 48,431 miles
  • 2014 – 46,264 miles
  • 2013 – 43,737 miles
  • 2012 – 41,171 miles
  • 2011 – 36,508 miles
  • 2010 – 32,365 miles
  • 2009 – 26,085 miles
  • 2008 – 25,384 miles
  • 2007 – 24,374 miles
  • 2006 – 23,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,443 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration only just met requirements (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,443 miles (+1,895)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,443 miles
    Test number
    912321122393
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration only just met requirements (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corrosion

  2. Pass64,548 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,548 miles
    Test number
    521140685365
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail64,546 miles (+5,069)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,546 miles
    Test number
    761621290141
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,477 miles (+4,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,477 miles
    Test number
    670261740043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass55,363 miles (+10)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,363 miles
    Test number
    424271015501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing signs of cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Fail55,353 miles (+2,467)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    692284795095
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing signs of cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass52,886 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    793014049551
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPossible corrosion under plastic sill covers

  8. Fail52,883 miles (+2,332)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    706991256982
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPossible corrosion under plastic sill covers

  9. Pass50,551 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    747756125657
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPossible corrosion under plastic sill covers

  10. Fail50,551 miles (+2,120)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    388827032191
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryPossible corrosion under plastic sill covers

  11. Pass48,431 miles (+2,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    309149035109
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  12. Pass46,264 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    679483034152
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  13. Fail46,264 miles (+2,527)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    845753234162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Fail43,737 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    135208923157
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisy

  15. Pass43,737 miles (+2,566)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    267998623192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisy

  16. Pass41,171 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    166855232170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  17. Fail41,171 miles (+4,663)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    259095632456
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass36,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    209309121175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,508 miles (+4,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    457209921139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Fail32,365 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,365 miles
    Test number
    202103610111
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass32,365 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,365 miles
    Test number
    321513310126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,085 miles
    Test number
    630982419194
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail26,085 miles (+701)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,085 miles
    Test number
    884952619192
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass25,384 miles (+1,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,384 miles
    Test number
    293814418103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass24,374 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    264910017125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,143 miles
    Test number
    514596516143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T495 SEV

Does T495 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T495 SEV expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T495 SEV?
The MOT on T495 SEV expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T495 SEV done?
T495 SEV was recorded at 66,443 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 2,789 miles a year.
Has T495 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T495 SEV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T495 SEV 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 T495 SEV find?
T495 SEV passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration only just met requirements; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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