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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T809 TEVMOT history

T809 TEV is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
128,584 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T809 TEV
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T809 TEV was last recorded at 128,584 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 5,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,833 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,751 miles
Average per year
4,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,584 miles
  • 2022 – 122,833 miles
  • 2021 – 117,443 miles
  • 2020 – 114,525 miles
  • 2019 – 108,952 miles
  • 2018 – 100,171 miles
  • 2017 – 93,888 miles
  • 2016 – 88,744 miles
  • 2015 – 79,703 miles
  • 2014 – 73,734 miles
  • 2013 – 67,233 miles
  • 2012 – 61,157 miles
  • 2011 – 59,120 miles
  • 2010 – 57,039 miles
  • 2009 – 55,059 miles
  • 2008 – 52,376 miles
  • 2007 – 49,910 miles
  • 2006 – 47,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,584 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mouting arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp inoperativeRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail128,584 miles (+5,751)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,584 miles
    Test number
    308092314767
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mouting arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp inoperative

  2. Pass122,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,833 miles
    Test number
    106882499757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail122,833 miles (+5,390)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,833 miles
    Test number
    359873716531
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass117,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,443 miles
    Test number
    535531093370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail117,443 miles (+2,918)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,443 miles
    Test number
    325361027708
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,525 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,525 miles
    Test number
    177604440335
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,507 miles (+5,555)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,507 miles
    Test number
    545883003358
    • DangerousFront Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,952 miles (+8,781)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,952 miles
    Test number
    482323755214
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp inoperative

  9. Pass100,171 miles (+6,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,171 miles
    Test number
    408823284104
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass93,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,888 miles
    Test number
    252704682022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,888 miles (+5,144)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,888 miles
    Test number
    596003455249
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill and closing panel (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass88,744 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,744 miles
    Test number
    153990378371
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail88,744 miles (+9,041)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,744 miles
    Test number
    794800801094
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass79,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    496081315254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail79,703 miles (+5,969)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    315251015214
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass73,734 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    869844234280
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise to replace offside registration plate lamp
    • NoteBrake pipe over fuel tank corroding
    • NoteCorrosion on components
    • NoteFront discs wearing
    • NoteNearside inner front brake pads just legal
    • NoteTailgate supports worn

  17. Fail73,734 miles (+6,501)1 failure4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    857694834262
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise to replace offside registration plate lamp
    • NoteBrake pipe over fuel tank corroding
    • NoteCorrosion on components
    • NoteFront discs wearing
    • NoteNearside inner front brake pads just legal
    • NoteTailgate supports worn

  18. Pass67,233 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    308584733443
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape on inner tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

  19. Fail67,233 miles (+6,076)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    378304133460
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape on inner tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

  20. Pass61,157 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    518206722281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,120 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,120 miles
    Test number
    159253711226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,039 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    313014110211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,059 miles (+2,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,059 miles
    Test number
    303766929267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass52,376 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,376 miles
    Test number
    511820528217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,910 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    364931227472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,400 miles
    Test number
    740072026268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T809 TEV

Does T809 TEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T809 TEV expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T809 TEV?
The MOT on T809 TEV expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T809 TEV done?
T809 TEV was recorded at 128,584 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 4,730 miles a year.
Has T809 TEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T809 TEV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T809 TEV 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 T809 TEV find?
T809 TEV failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mouting arm; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 8 more.

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