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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T824 VKEMOT history

T824 VKE is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
125,488 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T824 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T824 VKE was last recorded at 125,488 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 9,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,327 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
9,161 miles
Average per year
2,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,488 miles
  • 2022 – 116,327 miles
  • 2021 – 114,791 miles
  • 2020 – 113,826 miles
  • 2019 – 112,375 miles
  • 2018 – 110,477 miles
  • 2017 – 108,602 miles
  • 2016 – 106,070 miles
  • 2015 – 103,508 miles
  • 2014 – 100,720 miles
  • 2013 – 97,727 miles
  • 2012 – 94,558 miles
  • 2011 – 91,440 miles
  • 2010 – 89,314 miles
  • 2009 – 87,889 miles
  • 2008 – 84,400 miles
  • 2007 – 83,088 miles
  • 2006 – 81,150 miles
  • 2005 – 78,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,488 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,488 miles (+9,161)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,488 miles
    Test number
    148833524208
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,327 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    910040782874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass114,791 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    578601310830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    394599934210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,826 miles (+1,451)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    642635612919
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass112,375 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    176786065534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,477 miles (+1,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,477 miles
    Test number
    386477965845
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,602 miles
    Test number
    570168592641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,602 miles (+2,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,602 miles
    Test number
    250388425393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass106,070 miles (+2,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,070 miles
    Test number
    557824754186
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass103,508 miles (+2,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,508 miles
    Test number
    427448805217
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass100,720 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,720 miles
    Test number
    397276504403
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth outer sills covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer side walls damaged

  13. Fail100,720 miles (+2,993)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,720 miles
    Test number
    526576904242
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth outer sills covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer side walls damaged
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  14. Pass97,727 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,727 miles
    Test number
    529117903236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery retaining strap is broken,but has been attached to battery so is still secure advise replacement of strap
    • NoteBonnet locking device is not working as intended but bonnet is still secure, advise replacememt or repair
    • NoteOffside front mirror surround is insecure

  15. Fail97,727 miles (+3,169)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,727 miles
    Test number
    785457103244
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery retaining strap is broken,but has been attached to battery so is still secure advise replacement of strap
    • NoteBonnet locking device is not working as intended but bonnet is still secure, advise replacememt or repair
    • NoteOffside front mirror surround is insecure

  16. Pass94,558 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    275419392178
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tie bar/rod 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)
    • NoteBoth outer sills covered by plastic trims
    • NoteClutch slipping on pull away
    • NoteNearside front headlamp lens deteriorated
    • NoteOffside wing mirror housing damaged

  17. Fail94,557 miles (+3,117)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    885139792134
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tie bar/rod 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)
    • NoteBoth outer sills covered by plastic trims
    • NoteNearside front headlamp lens deteriorated
    • NoteOffside wing mirror housing damaged

  18. Pass91,440 miles (+2,126)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,440 miles
    Test number
    409036001207
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod 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)
    • NoteNearside head lamp lens deteriorated

  19. Pass89,314 miles (+1,425)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,314 miles
    Test number
    883675000247
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split
    • NoteOffside wing mirror housing broken

  20. Pass87,889 miles (+3,489)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    112487499128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen 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)
    • NoteFront number plate is slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front mirror surround is insecure.
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

  21. Pass84,400 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,400 miles
    Test number
    750639998154
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight crack in front number plate

  22. Fail84,400 miles (+1,312)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,400 miles
    Test number
    264279798127
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight crack in front number plate

  23. Pass83,088 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    501558207296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,150 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    790222896120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    482538305219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T824 VKE

Does T824 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T824 VKE expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T824 VKE?
The MOT on T824 VKE expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T824 VKE done?
T824 VKE was recorded at 125,488 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 2,611 miles a year.
Has T824 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T824 VKE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T824 VKE 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 T824 VKE find?
T824 VKE failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 7 major defects and 1 minor defect: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.

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