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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T790 FGTMOT history

T790 FGT is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
168,091 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T790 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T790 FGT was last recorded at 168,091 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 6,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,521 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,570 miles
Average per year
5,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,091 miles
  • 2022 – 161,521 miles
  • 2021 – 157,434 miles
  • 2020 – 155,141 miles
  • 2019 – 148,375 miles
  • 2018 – 141,588 miles
  • 2017 – 134,837 miles
  • 2016 – 131,477 miles
  • 2015 – 126,291 miles
  • 2014 – 120,128 miles
  • 2013 – 112,556 miles
  • 2012 – 105,999 miles
  • 2010 – 98,281 miles
  • 2009 – 93,552 miles
  • 2008 – 85,385 miles
  • 2007 – 80,523 miles
  • 2006 – 75,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,091 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,091 miles
    Test number
    109611222396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail168,091 miles (+6,570)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,091 miles
    Test number
    415566856585
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass161,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,521 miles
    Test number
    538686635240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail161,517 miles (+4,083)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,517 miles
    Test number
    593253705241
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,434 miles (+2,293)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,434 miles
    Test number
    103717502165
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass155,141 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,141 miles
    Test number
    471593107317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,375 miles
    Test number
    181758665003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,372 miles (+6,784)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,372 miles
    Test number
    780804359510
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass141,588 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,588 miles
    Test number
    425822696950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,837 miles
    Test number
    886604062022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,837 miles (+3,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,837 miles
    Test number
    567369423216
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass131,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    147910157652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,477 miles (+5,186)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    618207634786
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass126,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    429691445053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,291 miles (+6,163)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    549450445091
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass120,128 miles (+7,572)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    686322144088
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass112,556 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    112,556 miles
    Test number
    175985733093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,999 miles
    Test number
    606144632033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail105,997 miles (+7,716)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,997 miles
    Test number
    205374232013
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass98,281 miles (+4,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    932749770211
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass93,552 miles (+8,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,552 miles
    Test number
    384848279290
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass85,385 miles (+4,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    862422988269
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass80,523 miles (+4,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    674554737213
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass75,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,851 miles
    Test number
    404957736108
    • 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 T790 FGT

Does T790 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T790 FGT expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T790 FGT?
The MOT on T790 FGT expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T790 FGT done?
T790 FGT was recorded at 168,091 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
Has T790 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T790 FGT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T790 FGT 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 T790 FGT find?
T790 FGT passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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