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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T749 ADYMOT history

T749 ADY is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
104,986 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 ADY
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T749 ADY was last recorded at 104,986 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 2,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,456 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,530 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,986 miles
  • 2022 – 102,456 miles
  • 2021 – 101,330 miles
  • 2020 – 100,625 miles
  • 2019 – 98,942 miles
  • 2018 – 97,480 miles
  • 2017 – 95,224 miles
  • 2016 – 93,048 miles
  • 2015 – 91,170 miles
  • 2014 – 88,051 miles
  • 2013 – 85,082 miles
  • 2012 – 80,796 miles
  • 2011 – 74,944 miles
  • 2010 – 68,908 miles
  • 2009 – 61,786 miles
  • 2008 – 54,100 miles
  • 2007 – 46,188 miles
  • 2006 – 39,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,986 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield mounting damaged
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel filler neck heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,986 miles (+2,530)6 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,986 miles
    Test number
    394899748861
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield mounting damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel filler neck heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,456 miles (+1,126)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,456 miles
    Test number
    300703085064
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass101,330 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    647939656106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,625 miles (+1,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,625 miles
    Test number
    452224024524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,942 miles (+1,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    108318867921
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass97,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    740631572089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  7. Fail97,480 miles (+2,256)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    855428919036
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  8. Pass95,224 miles (+2,176)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    401520810948
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass93,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    856496203915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,048 miles (+1,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    418293983599
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass91,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    155015065451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,170 miles (+3,119)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    389135765065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass88,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,051 miles
    Test number
    516856864025
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail88,051 miles (+2,969)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,051 miles
    Test number
    548996564053
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWiper blades slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass85,082 miles (+4,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    247384063090
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass80,796 miles (+5,852)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,796 miles
    Test number
    339038352033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly feathered

  17. Pass74,944 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    916806351030
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield is broken

  18. Fail74,944 miles (+6,036)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    449166251055
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield is broken

  19. Pass68,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    180021260039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail68,908 miles (+7,122)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    281978550098
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass61,786 miles (+7,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,786 miles
    Test number
    840666669074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass54,100 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    800423858060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 sill panel damaged

  23. Fail54,100 miles (+7,912)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    124422158090
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 sill panel damaged

  24. Fail46,188 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    560008647060
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass46,188 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    761458747036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,309 miles
    Test number
    692096846095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T749 ADY

Does T749 ADY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T749 ADY expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T749 ADY?
The MOT on T749 ADY expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T749 ADY done?
T749 ADY was recorded at 104,986 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has T749 ADY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 ADY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T749 ADY 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 T749 ADY find?
T749 ADY failed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 16 more.

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