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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T698 LCHMOT history

T698 LCH is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
136,465 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T698 LCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T698 LCH was last recorded at 136,465 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 2,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,679 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,786 miles
Average per year
4,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,465 miles
  • 2023 – 133,679 miles
  • 2022 – 130,797 miles
  • 2021 – 125,377 miles
  • 2020 – 119,476 miles
  • 2019 – 110,965 miles
  • 2018 – 102,788 miles
  • 2017 – 93,567 miles
  • 2016 – 88,621 miles
  • 2015 – 85,219 miles
  • 2014 – 80,093 miles
  • 2013 – 74,262 miles
  • 2012 – 69,500 miles
  • 2011 – 66,719 miles
  • 2010 – 63,768 miles
  • 2009 – 57,071 miles
  • 2008 – 52,101 miles
  • 2007 – 47,773 miles
  • 2006 – 43,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,465 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and too tall

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under servo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of undersill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,465 miles (+2,786)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,465 miles
    Test number
    406887492044
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass133,679 miles (+2,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,679 miles
    Test number
    189658107427
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass130,797 miles (+5,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,797 miles
    Test number
    878786372565
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass125,377 miles (+5,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    526811610239
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear drop link has slight play

  5. Pass119,476 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,476 miles
    Test number
    811899598802
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail119,474 miles (+8,509)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    641299900727
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected undersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded under brake servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test loads

  7. Pass110,965 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,965 miles
    Test number
    340470065106
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and too tall (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Fail110,956 miles (+8,168)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,956 miles
    Test number
    231738581046
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and too tall (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass102,788 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,788 miles
    Test number
    745567842479
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRusty fuel pipe rear
    • AdvisoryVarious rusty chassis components

  10. Fail102,781 miles (+9,214)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,781 miles
    Test number
    529349802952
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRusty fuel pipe rear
    • AdvisoryVarious rusty chassis components

  11. Pass93,567 miles (+4,946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,567 miles
    Test number
    480993280748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear and rear brake pipes heavily greased

  12. Pass88,621 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,621 miles
    Test number
    933968470638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    125410895492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,219 miles (+5,126)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    856317785048
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass80,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    367808784081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,093 miles (+5,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    746366784054
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    575281783035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail74,262 miles (+4,762)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    626420083063
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass69,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    629585772058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,500 miles (+2,781)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    196815272412
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass66,719 miles (+2,951)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    868849061053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to all fuel/brake pipes

  22. Pass63,768 miles (+6,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    174340270495
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass57,071 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,071 miles
    Test number
    102390379464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,101 miles (+4,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    832644678019
    • NotePlay in offside front anti-roll bar link pin ball joint

  25. Pass47,773 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,773 miles
    Test number
    993062177095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,046 miles
    Test number
    313976766013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T698 LCH

Does T698 LCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T698 LCH expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T698 LCH?
The MOT on T698 LCH expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T698 LCH done?
T698 LCH was recorded at 136,465 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
Has T698 LCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T698 LCH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T698 LCH 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 T698 LCH find?
T698 LCH failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes corroded; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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