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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T739 MBHMOT history

T739 MBH is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
157,929 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T739 MBH
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
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T739 MBH was last recorded at 157,929 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,916 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,929 miles
  • 2021 – 157,717 miles
  • 2020 – 156,892 miles
  • 2019 – 156,041 miles
  • 2018 – 153,993 miles
  • 2017 – 151,843 miles
  • 2016 – 150,318 miles
  • 2015 – 147,289 miles
  • 2014 – 144,308 miles
  • 2013 – 140,056 miles
  • 2012 – 134,240 miles
  • 2011 – 129,417 miles
  • 2010 – 121,504 miles
  • 2009 – 111,695 miles
  • 2008 – 102,045 miles
  • 2007 – 94,225 miles
  • 2006 – 81,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,929 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,929 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,929 miles
    Test number
    505656856787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail157,916 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,916 miles
    Test number
    966746484499
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBREATHER PIPE SPLIT
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass157,916 miles (+199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,916 miles
    Test number
    890667153180
    • AdvisoryBREATHER PIPE SPLIT
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,717 miles (+825)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,717 miles
    Test number
    972621940211
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

  5. Pass156,892 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,892 miles
    Test number
    167767441454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail156,867 miles (+826)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,867 miles
    Test number
    103443297393
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass156,041 miles (+2,048)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,041 miles
    Test number
    599444922194
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR INNER SILL CORRODED

  8. Pass153,993 miles (+2,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,993 miles
    Test number
    105058303799
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on offside rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside + nearside front outer sills

  9. Pass151,843 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    151,843 miles
    Test number
    863204329869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    150,318 miles
    Test number
    767337510155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,318 miles (+3,029)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,318 miles
    Test number
    562018720908
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass147,289 miles (+2,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    147,289 miles
    Test number
    795336603844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear coil springs corroded

  13. Fail144,308 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,308 miles
    Test number
    408429624470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass144,308 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    144,308 miles
    Test number
    836709124307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,056 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,056 miles
    Test number
    397339423315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,240 miles (+4,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    134,240 miles
    Test number
    245675652341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass129,417 miles (+7,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,417 miles
    Test number
    929595551381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass121,504 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    121,504 miles
    Test number
    713018820354
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked

  19. Fail121,504 miles (+9,809)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,504 miles
    Test number
    953198120310
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked

  20. Pass111,695 miles (+9,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    111,695 miles
    Test number
    243644339352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass102,045 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    954180858345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,225 miles (+12,854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    923102457302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    471391896150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,371 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    833288886165
    • FailureCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T739 MBH

Does T739 MBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T739 MBH expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T739 MBH?
The MOT on T739 MBH expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T739 MBH done?
T739 MBH was recorded at 157,929 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 4,664 miles a year.
Has T739 MBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T739 MBH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T739 MBH 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 T739 MBH find?
T739 MBH passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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