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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T573 NGWMOT history

T573 NGW is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
78,506 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T573 NGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T573 NGW was last recorded at 78,506 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 2,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,251 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,255 miles
Average per year
2,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,506 miles
  • 2021 – 76,251 miles
  • 2019 – 75,394 miles
  • 2018 – 73,985 miles
  • 2017 – 72,132 miles
  • 2016 – 68,379 miles
  • 2013 – 64,942 miles
  • 2012 – 61,046 miles
  • 2011 – 55,478 miles
  • 2010 – 52,761 miles
  • 2009 – 47,689 miles
  • 2008 – 44,996 miles
  • 2007 – 40,869 miles
  • 2006 – 37,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,506 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield noisey
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody of vehicle

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,506 miles (+2,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,506 miles
    Test number
    410740569435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield noisey
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody of vehicle

  2. Pass76,251 miles (+32)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    600968194854
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,219 miles (+825)5 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    630545740477
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  4. Pass75,394 miles3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    611280907545
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle arm inner bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel high
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
    • AdvisorySump pan corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody fuel lines
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody rear brake lines
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody rear metal brake lines

  5. Fail75,394 miles (+1,409)1 major3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    826916033831
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle arm inner bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel high
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
    • AdvisorySump pan corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody fuel lines
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody rear brake lines
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody rear metal brake lines

  6. Pass73,985 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,985 miles
    Test number
    980703297328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,132 miles (+3,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    536271617219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight damage to side wall

  8. Pass68,379 miles (+3,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    662345346443
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass64,942 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    528078843151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    176423852198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,046 miles (+5,568)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    137813152151
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass55,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    429430341172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail55,478 miles (+2,717)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    706410641124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail52,761 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,761 miles
    Test number
    103716840116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass52,761 miles (+5,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,761 miles
    Test number
    973416840196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass47,689 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    194349049140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,669 miles (+2,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    554187649186
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass44,996 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    694659748118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,869 miles
    Test number
    162708237172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,861 miles (+3,838)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    240158537463
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    544979336149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T573 NGW

Does T573 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T573 NGW expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T573 NGW?
The MOT on T573 NGW expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T573 NGW done?
T573 NGW was recorded at 78,506 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
Has T573 NGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T573 NGW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T573 NGW 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 T573 NGW find?
T573 NGW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; front exhaust heat shield noisey; surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle.

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