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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T818 HFJMOT history

T818 HFJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
140,330 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 HFJ
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T818 HFJ was last recorded at 140,330 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,222 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
5,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 140,330 miles
  • 2020 – 135,606 miles
  • 2019 – 128,355 miles
  • 2018 – 124,940 miles
  • 2017 – 121,518 miles
  • 2016 – 117,325 miles
  • 2015 – 113,483 miles
  • 2014 – 107,116 miles
  • 2013 – 98,324 miles
  • 2012 – 89,374 miles
  • 2011 – 80,826 miles
  • 2010 – 77,074 miles
  • 2009 – 67,841 miles
  • 2008 – 63,126 miles
  • 2007 – 58,176 miles
  • 2006 – 53,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,330 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake discs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,330 miles (+108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,330 miles
    Test number
    317085750914
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail140,222 miles (+4,616)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    529098712074
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass135,606 miles (+7,251)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,606 miles
    Test number
    580334365755
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass128,355 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,355 miles
    Test number
    522082095966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding.

  5. Fail128,355 miles (+3,415)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,355 miles
    Test number
    147028278968
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding.

  6. Pass124,940 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,940 miles
    Test number
    323840242411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding

  7. Fail124,939 miles (+3,421)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,939 miles
    Test number
    702995079440
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding

  8. Pass121,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,518 miles
    Test number
    603674478618
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in/side. (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail121,518 miles (+4,193)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,518 miles
    Test number
    358420070100
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on in/side. (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass117,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,325 miles
    Test number
    713064257308
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail117,325 miles (+3,842)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,325 miles
    Test number
    423457066209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass113,483 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,483 miles
    Test number
    269344595102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,398 miles (+6,282)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,398 miles
    Test number
    795569285103
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass107,116 miles (+8,792)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    255875694193
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroding
    • NoteExhaust manifold heat shield loose
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroding

  15. Pass98,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    835184983173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail98,324 miles (+8,950)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    869034583189
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,374 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,374 miles
    Test number
    638187262179
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail89,372 miles (+8,546)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,372 miles
    Test number
    159281952136
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass80,826 miles (+3,752)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,826 miles
    Test number
    205392261413
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres poor surface
    • NoteSalt deposits to brake pipes and ends

  20. Pass77,074 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,074 miles
    Test number
    441490370147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,841 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    982951179115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,126 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    272063178198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,176 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    701264477196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,230 miles
    Test number
    601905176173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T818 HFJ

Does T818 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T818 HFJ expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T818 HFJ?
The MOT on T818 HFJ expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T818 HFJ done?
T818 HFJ was recorded at 140,330 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 5,642 miles a year.
Has T818 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 HFJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T818 HFJ 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 T818 HFJ find?
T818 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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