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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T657 SWCMOT history

T657 SWC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
105,809 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T657 SWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T657 SWC was last recorded at 105,809 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,808 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,809 miles
  • 2021 – 103,270 miles
  • 2020 – 101,593 miles
  • 2019 – 95,395 miles
  • 2018 – 88,560 miles
  • 2017 – 83,664 miles
  • 2016 – 78,840 miles
  • 2015 – 75,581 miles
  • 2014 – 74,059 miles
  • 2013 – 72,268 miles
  • 2012 – 69,461 miles
  • 2011 – 66,595 miles
  • 2010 – 63,168 miles
  • 2009 – 58,686 miles
  • 2008 – 57,298 miles
  • 2007 – 50,895 miles
  • 2006 – 45,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield corroded at clip mounting pointsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and other parts of suspension heavily rusted but intact at time of test.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear subframe and rear arms rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear number plate becoming deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,809 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    609426429008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield corroded at clip mounting points
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and other parts of suspension heavily rusted but intact at time of test.

  2. Fail105,808 miles (+2,538)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,808 miles
    Test number
    430187684504
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield corroded at clip mounting points
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and other parts of suspension heavily rusted but intact at time of test.

  3. Pass103,270 miles (+1,677)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    854325396526
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in sidewall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in sidewall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms rusted

  4. Pass101,593 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,593 miles
    Test number
    524026241493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear arms rusted

  5. Fail101,591 miles (+6,196)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,591 miles
    Test number
    440641386709
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear arms rusted

  6. Pass95,395 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,395 miles
    Test number
    138281372234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail95,394 miles (+6,834)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    404830413131
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass88,560 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    667953631114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    758099546937
    • AdvisoryBrake lining(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisorySide trims /covers preventing full inspection

  10. Fail83,664 miles (+4,824)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    212112645729
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake lining(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear number plate becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisorySide trims /covers preventing full inspection

  11. Pass78,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    878907078875
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

  12. Fail78,840 miles (+3,259)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    399301693458
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

  13. Fail75,581 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    549156965068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted at time of test

  14. Pass75,581 miles (+1,522)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    718636665057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted at time of test

  15. Pass74,059 miles (+1,791)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    478232474076
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteHeadlights deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteSill covers fitted at time of test

  16. Pass72,268 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    357897273085
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteHeadlights deteriorated-need attention soon
    • NoteSill covers fitted at time of test

  17. Fail72,268 miles (+2,807)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    509197973060
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteHeadlights deteriorated-need attention soon
    • NoteSill covers fitted at time of test

  18. Pass69,461 miles (+2,866)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,461 miles
    Test number
    149193372449
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSill covers fitted at time of test
    • NoteSuperficial cracking of tyres outer walls

  19. Pass66,595 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    166314571446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,168 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    613302780088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail63,160 miles (+4,474)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    191201780430
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass58,686 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    152445879089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,298 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,298 miles
    Test number
    234716388037
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass57,298 miles (+6,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,298 miles
    Test number
    680276688098
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass50,895 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,895 miles
    Test number
    434199087089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,168 miles
    Test number
    184493186097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T657 SWC

Does T657 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T657 SWC expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T657 SWC?
The MOT on T657 SWC expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T657 SWC done?
T657 SWC was recorded at 105,809 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 3,630 miles a year.
Has T657 SWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T657 SWC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T657 SWC 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 T657 SWC find?
T657 SWC passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking in tread area; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significant cracking in tread area; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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