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White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T821 CFTMOT history

T821 CFT is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
109,318 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T821 CFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T821 CFT was last recorded at 109,318 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 2,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2006: 65,217 miles, lower than 100,333 miles on 24 Oct 2005.

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
106,584 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,734 miles
Average per year
529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,318 miles
  • 2021 – 106,584 miles
  • 2020 – 104,708 miles
  • 2019 – 103,758 miles
  • 2018 – 102,516 miles
  • 2017 – 101,915 miles
  • 2016 – 101,320 miles
  • 2015 – 100,874 miles
  • 2014 – 98,426 miles
  • 2013 – 96,140 miles
  • 2012 – 93,204 miles
  • 2011 – 89,807 miles
  • 2010 – 86,647 miles
  • 2009 – 84,110 miles
  • 2008 – 75,272 miles
  • 2006 – 65,217 miles
  • 2005 – 100,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,318 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Centre stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,318 miles (+2,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    249588212364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,584 miles (+1,876)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,584 miles
    Test number
    868787431101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass104,708 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,708 miles
    Test number
    878156171200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Fail104,708 miles (+950)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,708 miles
    Test number
    457916674249
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass103,758 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,758 miles
    Test number
    598915432062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail103,755 miles (+1,239)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,755 miles
    Test number
    116389768054
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill/chassis leg. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass102,516 miles (+601)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,516 miles
    Test number
    883100670450
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working unable to tell if wired up
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex slightly deteriorating
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass101,915 miles (+595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    667869783932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  9. Pass101,320 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,320 miles
    Test number
    676097133284
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear doors corroded

  10. Fail101,303 miles (+429)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,303 miles
    Test number
    289774214624
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear doors corroded

  11. Pass100,874 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,874 miles
    Test number
    950815494429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,426 miles (+25)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    685025364241
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  13. Fail98,401 miles (+2,261)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,401 miles
    Test number
    988510664256
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  14. Pass96,140 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    558536763273
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  15. Fail96,140 miles (+2,936)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    377673863484
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  16. Pass93,204 miles (+3,397)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,204 miles
    Test number
    346689172237
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  17. Pass89,807 miles (+3,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    859903181260
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass86,647 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,647 miles
    Test number
    362764190433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe slightly corroded

  19. Fail86,640 miles (+2,530)14 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,640 miles
    Test number
    533822860034
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel filler pipe and breather coroded and smell of fuel underneath but no visible trace of leak
    • NoteFuel filter loose

  20. Pass84,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,110 miles
    Test number
    181636759031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,110 miles (+8,838)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,110 miles
    Test number
    731964159089
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass75,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,272 miles
    Test number
    902652498023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,272 miles (+10,055)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,272 miles
    Test number
    944591598099
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass65,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,217 miles
    Test number
    423435936324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,217 miles (-35,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,217 miles
    Test number
    901065736386
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  26. Pass100,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    100,333 miles
    Test number
    292487495219
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T821 CFT

Does T821 CFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T821 CFT expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T821 CFT?
The MOT on T821 CFT expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T821 CFT done?
T821 CFT was recorded at 109,318 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 529 miles a year.
Has T821 CFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T821 CFT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T821 CFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T821 CFT find?
T821 CFT passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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