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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T579 XAKMOT history

T579 XAK is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
145,993 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 XAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 XAK was last recorded at 145,993 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 1,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,609 miles · 15 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,384 miles
Average per year
2,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,993 miles
  • 2021 – 144,609 miles
  • 2020 – 143,017 miles
  • 2019 – 141,246 miles
  • 2018 – 139,633 miles
  • 2017 – 137,671 miles
  • 2016 – 135,590 miles
  • 2015 – 133,901 miles
  • 2014 – 132,393 miles
  • 2013 – 130,679 miles
  • 2012 – 128,892 miles
  • 2011 – 126,889 miles
  • 2010 – 125,474 miles
  • 2009 – 123,040 miles
  • 2008 – 120,711 miles
  • 2007 – 116,975 miles
  • 2006 – 110,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,993 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion bottle
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension corroded

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All rear suspension corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,993 miles (+1,384)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    431348871784
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion bottle
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  2. Pass144,609 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    445148305400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded.

  3. Fail144,605 miles (+1,588)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,605 miles
    Test number
    452052084907
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded.

  4. Pass143,017 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,017 miles
    Test number
    115327651522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension corroded slightly

  5. Fail143,017 miles (+1,771)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,017 miles
    Test number
    448130850643
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension corroded slightly

  6. Pass141,246 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,246 miles
    Test number
    256159202365
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail141,246 miles (+1,613)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,246 miles
    Test number
    859019312109
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass139,633 miles (+1,962)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,633 miles
    Test number
    950695469386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side mirror damage

  9. Pass137,671 miles (+2,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,671 miles
    Test number
    806958777672
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass135,590 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,590 miles
    Test number
    501083235270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front mirror cover insecure

  11. Fail135,576 miles (+1,675)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,576 miles
    Test number
    527769917823
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side front mirror cover insecure

  12. Pass133,901 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,901 miles
    Test number
    348720465120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/f wing mirror cover damaged

  13. Fail133,901 miles (+1,508)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,901 miles
    Test number
    998010065198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/f wing mirror cover damaged

  14. Pass132,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,393 miles
    Test number
    375366834108
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail132,393 miles (+1,714)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,393 miles
    Test number
    638594534142
    • DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail130,679 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,679 miles
    Test number
    126671663116
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass130,679 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,679 miles
    Test number
    686671863155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    288103962452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,892 miles (+2,003)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    826303762137
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCenter exhaust box corroded

  20. Pass126,889 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,889 miles
    Test number
    349127051176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass125,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    125,474 miles
    Test number
    224904050116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,474 miles (+2,434)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,474 miles
    Test number
    203663150141
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass123,040 miles (+2,329)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    123,040 miles
    Test number
    700169959152
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise off side front tyre worn inside edge

  24. Pass120,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    120,711 miles
    Test number
    161620398149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail120,711 miles (+3,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,711 miles
    Test number
    174820698111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass116,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    150690197141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail116,975 miles (+6,075)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    414120797137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass110,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    110,900 miles
    Test number
    263736986170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T579 XAK

Does T579 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 XAK expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 XAK?
The MOT on T579 XAK expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 XAK done?
T579 XAK was recorded at 145,993 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022, an average of 2,198 miles a year.
Has T579 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 XAK has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T579 XAK 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 T579 XAK find?
T579 XAK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with 8 advisories: coolant leak expansion bottle; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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