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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T81 XHRMOT history

T81 XHR is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
54,959 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 XHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 XHR was last recorded at 54,959 miles on 28 Jul 2022, 1,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,172 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,787 miles
Average per year
1,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 54,959 miles
  • 2021 – 53,172 miles
  • 2020 – 51,046 miles
  • 2019 – 49,744 miles
  • 2018 – 49,183 miles
  • 2017 – 48,411 miles
  • 2016 – 47,978 miles
  • 2015 – 47,052 miles
  • 2014 – 44,855 miles
  • 2013 – 44,164 miles
  • 2012 – 42,707 miles
  • 2011 – 41,591 miles
  • 2010 – 39,502 miles
  • 2009 – 37,163 miles
  • 2008 – 35,353 miles
  • 2007 – 32,810 miles
  • 2006 – 30,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,959 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres/age related (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,959 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    920951669920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres/age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail54,959 miles (+1,787)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    679033737126
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres/age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass53,172 miles (+2,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    966928450234
    • AdvisoryVarious under/carridge suspension components corroded

  4. Pass51,046 miles (+1,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    771180829201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens slightly faded

  5. Pass49,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,744 miles
    Test number
    474401561987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,744 miles (+561)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,744 miles
    Test number
    956946477238
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded slightly (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    587980312595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,183 miles (+772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    775556054389
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polished both lens (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass48,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    867602542901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,411 miles (+433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    273234722323
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass47,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,978 miles
    Test number
    869597788036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,977 miles (+925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    856560047472
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass47,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,052 miles
    Test number
    692105553217
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail47,051 miles (+2,196)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    697054840353
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass44,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    625663114217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,855 miles (+691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    688123314286
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass44,164 miles (+1,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,164 miles
    Test number
    176000203234
    • NoteNearside rear wheel slightly binding

  18. Pass42,707 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    389670132212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,591 miles (+2,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,591 miles
    Test number
    438936411241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    103789000251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,502 miles (+2,339)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    160558300240
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,163 miles
    Test number
    391318709261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,163 miles (+1,810)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,163 miles
    Test number
    480478709272
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise condition of o/s and n/s front head lamp lens.

  24. Pass35,353 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,353 miles
    Test number
    951923318210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,810 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,810 miles
    Test number
    303328507496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    863162116275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 XHR

Does T81 XHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 XHR expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 XHR?
The MOT on T81 XHR expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 XHR done?
T81 XHR was recorded at 54,959 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2022, an average of 1,530 miles a year.
Has T81 XHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 XHR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T81 XHR 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 T81 XHR find?
T81 XHR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively /lipped; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner, and 3 more.

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