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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T787 VACMOT history

T787 VAC is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2023
Mileage
134,468 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 VAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T787 VAC was last recorded at 134,468 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 6,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,959 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,509 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,468 miles
  • 2020 – 127,959 miles
  • 2019 – 120,198 miles
  • 2018 – 116,638 miles
  • 2017 – 116,638 miles
  • 2016 – 110,478 miles
  • 2015 – 108,205 miles
  • 2014 – 99,788 miles
  • 2013 – 88,379 miles
  • 2012 – 88,267 miles
  • 2011 – 81,514 miles
  • 2010 – 74,512 miles
  • 2009 – 67,809 miles
  • 2008 – 60,607 miles
  • 2007 – 53,716 miles
  • 2006 – 46,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,468 miles (+6,509)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,468 miles
    Test number
    962771120205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass127,959 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,959 miles
    Test number
    486421865585
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail127,958 miles (+2,546)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,958 miles
    Test number
    100987348828
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass125,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    199372660373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,412 miles (+5,214)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    327169005120
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass120,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    454441893752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,198 miles (+3,560)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    200627461893
    • 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))

  8. Pass116,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,638 miles
    Test number
    552534243692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,638 miles (+2,409)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,638 miles
    Test number
    478038408101
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass114,229 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,229 miles
    Test number
    908571811992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail114,228 miles (+3,750)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,228 miles
    Test number
    643440178942
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass110,478 miles (+2,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,478 miles
    Test number
    155632252380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass108,205 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,205 miles
    Test number
    295627805015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,204 miles (+8,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    129485905052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass99,788 miles19 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,788 miles
    Test number
    148384304425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel tank filler and vent pipes - heavy corrosion
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail99,788 miles (+11,409)2 dangerous5 failures19 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,788 miles
    Test number
    385872404098
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel tank filler and vent pipes - heavy corrosion
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass88,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,379 miles
    Test number
    145870913026
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail88,375 miles (+108)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    198360213069
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail88,267 miles (+6,753)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    996211692296
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges

  20. Pass81,514 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,514 miles
    Test number
    746922891277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,442 miles (+6,930)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,442 miles
    Test number
    129220391289
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass74,512 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,512 miles
    Test number
    632182090252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,495 miles (+6,686)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,495 miles
    Test number
    314261890279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass67,809 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    244052399253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    754999488227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,607 miles (+6,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    491499888231
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass53,716 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,716 miles
    Test number
    304762797256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,380 miles
    Test number
    313192326420
    • 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)

Questions about T787 VAC

Does T787 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T787 VAC expired on 11 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T787 VAC?
The MOT on T787 VAC expired on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T787 VAC done?
T787 VAC was recorded at 134,468 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has T787 VAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 VAC has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T787 VAC 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 T787 VAC find?
T787 VAC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 5 more.

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