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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T497 GONMOT history

T497 GON is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
104,424 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 GON
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
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 GON was last recorded at 104,424 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,284 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
2,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,424 miles
  • 2022 – 104,284 miles
  • 2021 – 104,081 miles
  • 2020 – 103,873 miles
  • 2019 – 103,199 miles
  • 2018 – 101,936 miles
  • 2017 – 99,991 miles
  • 2016 – 97,309 miles
  • 2015 – 94,048 miles
  • 2014 – 91,389 miles
  • 2013 – 88,978 miles
  • 2012 – 86,681 miles
  • 2011 – 79,711 miles
  • 2009 – 74,028 miles
  • 2008 – 70,820 miles
  • 2007 – 66,711 miles
  • 2006 – 63,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,424 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,424 miles (+140)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,424 miles
    Test number
    137727620492
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass104,284 miles (+203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,284 miles
    Test number
    989838881842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass104,081 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,081 miles
    Test number
    116838584572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass103,873 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,873 miles
    Test number
    751094732819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,199 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,199 miles
    Test number
    188404482177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,936 miles
    Test number
    805116427002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,936 miles (+1,945)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,936 miles
    Test number
    162030039820
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass99,991 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,991 miles
    Test number
    675843869941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,309 miles
    Test number
    273286924546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail97,309 miles (+3,261)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,309 miles
    Test number
    230764206008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass94,048 miles (+2,659)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,048 miles
    Test number
    726336235021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel tank filler pipes corroded

  12. Pass91,389 miles (+2,411)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,389 miles
    Test number
    195228534018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres perished advise replacement

  13. Pass88,978 miles (+2,297)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,978 miles
    Test number
    187592733414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished advise replacement

  14. Pass86,681 miles (+6,970)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,681 miles
    Test number
    947594632056
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCoil springs corroded

  15. Pass79,711 miles (+5,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    206947941066
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on inner edges and slight damage to ns front sidewall

  16. Pass74,028 miles (+3,208)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,028 miles
    Test number
    262465599297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to ns front tyre outer sidewall

  17. Pass70,820 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    852001708386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,711 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,711 miles
    Test number
    612054107262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,644 miles
    Test number
    753562316251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 GON

Does T497 GON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 GON expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 GON?
The MOT on T497 GON expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 GON done?
T497 GON was recorded at 104,424 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
Has T497 GON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 GON has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T497 GON 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 T497 GON find?
T497 GON passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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