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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T749 PBVMOT history

T749 PBV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 207,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2022
Mileage
207,654 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T749 PBV
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
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T749 PBV was last recorded at 207,654 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,870 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles
Average per year
7,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,654 miles
  • 2021 – 203,870 miles
  • 2020 – 200,490 miles
  • 2019 – 192,716 miles
  • 2018 – 184,664 miles
  • 2017 – 175,724 miles
  • 2016 – 167,322 miles
  • 2015 – 158,060 miles
  • 2014 – 151,873 miles
  • 2013 – 147,057 miles
  • 2012 – 139,690 miles
  • 2011 – 132,579 miles
  • 2010 – 122,579 miles
  • 2009 – 112,874 miles
  • 2008 – 102,568 miles
  • 2007 – 92,143 miles
  • 2006 – 81,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail207,654 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure wing and mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing and mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tank fuel straps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail207,654 miles (+3,784)18 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,654 miles
    Test number
    309722508651
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure wing and mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing and mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tank fuel straps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass203,870 miles (+3,380)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    203,870 miles
    Test number
    277417475493
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rear sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass200,490 miles (+7,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    200,490 miles
    Test number
    869043960919
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle dirty condition.

  4. Pass192,716 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    192,716 miles
    Test number
    563444135377
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  5. Fail192,704 miles (+8,040)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,704 miles
    Test number
    655016412338
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower under (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  6. Pass184,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    184,664 miles
    Test number
    599938626083
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

  7. Fail184,664 miles (+8,940)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,664 miles
    Test number
    850009684062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass175,724 miles (+8,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    175,724 miles
    Test number
    937651835344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass167,322 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    167,322 miles
    Test number
    379549400151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail167,309 miles (+9,249)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,309 miles
    Test number
    101408913049
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass158,060 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    555454735063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail158,049 miles (+6,176)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,049 miles
    Test number
    135990835030
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass151,873 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    151,873 miles
    Test number
    398931334087
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail151,864 miles (+4,807)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,864 miles
    Test number
    589148924011
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass147,057 miles (+7,367)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    147,057 miles
    Test number
    637071533036
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass139,690 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    139,690 miles
    Test number
    457163932060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs marked
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses cloudy

  17. Fail139,690 miles (+7,111)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,690 miles
    Test number
    386873132009
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs marked
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses cloudy

  18. Pass132,579 miles (+10,000)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    132,579 miles
    Test number
    529764631045
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s handbrake reading low compered to o/s
    • NoteO/s headlanp lens cloudy

  19. Pass122,579 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    122,579 miles
    Test number
    774405330094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses cloudy
    • NoteN/s/f fog not working
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 3mm

  20. Fail122,579 miles (+9,705)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,579 miles
    Test number
    634635030068
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses cloudy
    • NoteN/s/f fog not working
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 3mm

  21. Pass112,874 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    473273039011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,568 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,568 miles
    Test number
    993696738059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteRear crossmember rusty

  23. Fail102,568 miles (+10,425)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,568 miles
    Test number
    972426038090
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteRear crossmember rusty

  24. Pass92,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    92,143 miles
    Test number
    143577037496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,143 miles (+10,425)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,143 miles
    Test number
    370837437024
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm

  26. Pass81,718 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,718 miles
    Test number
    590418836057
    • NoteCrack in front no plate

  27. Fail81,704 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    130907736039
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCrack in front no plate

Questions about T749 PBV

Does T749 PBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T749 PBV expired on 7 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T749 PBV?
The MOT on T749 PBV expired on 7 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T749 PBV done?
T749 PBV was recorded at 207,654 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 7,898 miles a year.
Has T749 PBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T749 PBV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T749 PBV 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 PBV find?
T749 PBV failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 18 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides, and 17 more.

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