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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T573 RARMOT history

T573 RAR is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2024
Mileage
73,574 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T573 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T573 RAR was last recorded at 73,574 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 1,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,403 miles · 8 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,171 miles
Average per year
2,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 73,574 miles
  • 2022 – 72,403 miles
  • 2020 – 71,417 miles
  • 2019 – 68,454 miles
  • 2018 – 66,131 miles
  • 2017 – 63,144 miles
  • 2016 – 62,158 miles
  • 2015 – 57,722 miles
  • 2014 – 53,334 miles
  • 2013 – 49,494 miles
  • 2012 – 45,544 miles
  • 2011 – 45,325 miles
  • 2010 – 44,852 miles
  • 2009 – 44,485 miles
  • 2008 – 43,619 miles
  • 2007 – 41,363 miles
  • 2006 – 39,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,574 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed but not in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to sill very soft and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed but not in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to sill very soft and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,574 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    374517193112
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed but not in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to sill very soft and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed but not in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to sill very soft and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail73,574 miles (+1,171)1 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    908746638836
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed but not in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to sill very soft and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed but not in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to sill very soft and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass72,403 miles (+986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    404928953428
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed but not in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,417 miles (+1,134)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    481580191072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor holed but not within prescribed area but likely to travel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills have plastic covers fitted so unable to fully inspect (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and inner arches heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body heavily corroded and thin in need of attention

  5. Pass70,283 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    638257115745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and leading up inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and leading up inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

  6. Fail70,283 miles (+1,829)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    740151474878
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and leading up inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and leading up inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

  7. Pass68,454 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    966472758596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lip damaged/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail68,454 miles (+2,323)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    939786171168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lip damaged/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,131 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,131 miles
    Test number
    161620717146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame, rear sub frame and arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes and tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  10. Fail66,127 miles (+2,983)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,127 miles
    Test number
    239430610176
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind wing liner in front of rear wheel (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link broken (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind wing liner in front of rear wheel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame, rear sub frame and arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes and tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  11. Pass63,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    905298705733
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covered in plastic covers

  12. Fail63,144 miles (+986)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    700030875923
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covered in plastic covers

  13. Pass62,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    872486611489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and inner sill to arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFuel neck corroded

  14. Fail62,158 miles (+4,436)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    839056382954
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and inner sill to arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFuel neck corroded

  15. Pass57,722 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,722 miles
    Test number
    908390584695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,334 miles (+3,840)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,334 miles
    Test number
    319567144349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside front tyre small cut

  17. Pass49,494 miles (+170)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,494 miles
    Test number
    767009923348
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBackbox exhaust starting to corrode

  18. Fail49,324 miles (+3,780)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    715722623351
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBackbox exhaust starting to corrode

  19. Pass45,544 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,544 miles
    Test number
    195523752397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,325 miles (+473)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,325 miles
    Test number
    837683111125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside mirror glass slightly damaged

  21. Pass44,852 miles (+367)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,852 miles
    Test number
    242541420424
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r park brake lower reading than o/s!
    • NoteRear wiper blade spilt!
    • NoteSlight crack in o/s mirror

  22. Pass44,485 miles (+866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,485 miles
    Test number
    431142029114
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  23. Pass43,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    523077818119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,619 miles (+2,256)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    944297618165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass41,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,363 miles
    Test number
    110910497040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,363 miles (+1,772)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,363 miles
    Test number
    144840797444
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass39,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    104898996079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T573 RAR

Does T573 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T573 RAR expired on 18 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T573 RAR?
The MOT on T573 RAR expired on 18 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T573 RAR done?
T573 RAR was recorded at 73,574 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
Has T573 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T573 RAR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T573 RAR 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 RAR find?
T573 RAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 16 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 13 more.

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