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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T817 ABFMOT history

T817 ABF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2023
Mileage
78,646 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T817 ABF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T817 ABF was last recorded at 78,646 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 1,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2008: 1,135 miles, lower than 80,240 miles on 11 Dec 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,861 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,785 miles
Average per year
818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,646 miles
  • 2021 – 76,861 miles
  • 2020 – 75,213 miles
  • 2019 – 71,621 miles
  • 2018 – 67,836 miles
  • 2016 – 63,863 miles
  • 2015 – 49,067 miles
  • 2014 – 40,513 miles
  • 2013 – 32,079 miles
  • 2012 – 24,613 miles
  • 2011 – 16,194 miles
  • 2010 – 16,194 miles
  • 2009 – 7,386 miles
  • 2008 – 1,135 miles
  • 2007 – 80,240 miles
  • 2006 – 74,961 miles
  • 2005 – 65,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,646 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible exhaust section showing deterioration (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield showing deterioration
  • AdvisoryFront coil springs showing corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes showing corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses showing deteriorationRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear inner to outer sills and inner wheel arches showing corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryOuter sills covered by trims
  • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes showing deteriorationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryWiper blades showing deterioration

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,646 miles (+1,785)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,646 miles
    Test number
    230206572267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible exhaust section showing deterioration (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear inner to outer sills and inner wheel arches showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered by trims
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryWiper blades showing deterioration

  2. Pass76,861 miles (+1,648)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    538744004403
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section showing deterioration (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryO/s/f coil spring showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner to outer sill showing corrosion

  3. Pass75,213 miles (+3,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    446241718162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner to outer sill showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration

  4. Pass71,621 miles (+3,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    554926050930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes showing deterioration

  5. Pass67,836 miles (+3,973)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    890553999504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer to inner sill showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered by trim

  6. Pass63,863 miles (+6,449)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,863 miles
    Test number
    839976869331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield needs attention
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear inner sills showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered by trim

  7. Pass57,414 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    300863737502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 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)

  8. Fail57,414 miles (+8,347)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    702011601196
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

  9. Pass49,067 miles (+8,554)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    608219105095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield needs attention
    • NoteOuter sills coverd by trim

  10. Pass40,513 miles (+8,434)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    646152804075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear shock absorber mounting areas showing corrosion

  11. Pass32,079 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,079 miles
    Test number
    996692503018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear coil springs showing corrosion

  12. Fail32,079 miles (+7,466)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,079 miles
    Test number
    378322503094
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear coil springs showing corrosion

  13. Pass24,613 miles (+8,419)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,613 miles
    Test number
    188944602455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust box baffles need attention
    • NoteFront brake discs showing wear
    • NoteFront number plate needs attention

  14. Pass16,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,194 miles
    Test number
    927024801090
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail16,194 miles (+8,808)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,194 miles
    Test number
    961483060393
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass7,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,386 miles
    Test number
    914044969307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail7,386 miles (+6,251)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,386 miles
    Test number
    380353069399
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass1,135 miles (-79,105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    1,135 miles
    Test number
    470765668423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,240 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,240 miles
    Test number
    621135247346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,961 miles (+9,507)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    830142766371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    722622465338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T817 ABF

Does T817 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T817 ABF expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T817 ABF?
The MOT on T817 ABF expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T817 ABF done?
T817 ABF was recorded at 78,646 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 818 miles a year.
Has T817 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T817 ABF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T817 ABF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T817 ABF find?
T817 ABF passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 12 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible exhaust section showing deterioration; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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