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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T830 LYBMOT history

T830 LYB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
85,518 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T830 LYB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T830 LYB was last recorded at 85,518 miles on 20 Feb 2024, 3,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,887 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,631 miles
Average per year
3,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,518 miles
  • 2023 – 81,887 miles
  • 2022 – 78,246 miles
  • 2021 – 74,242 miles
  • 2020 – 72,801 miles
  • 2019 – 70,610 miles
  • 2018 – 67,762 miles
  • 2017 – 64,865 miles
  • 2016 – 61,750 miles
  • 2015 – 58,799 miles
  • 2014 – 55,837 miles
  • 2013 – 53,657 miles
  • 2012 – 51,813 miles
  • 2011 – 49,296 miles
  • 2010 – 45,971 miles
  • 2009 – 42,714 miles
  • 2008 – 39,915 miles
  • 2007 – 34,837 miles
  • 2006 – 29,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,518 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,518 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    484729433716
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail85,518 miles (+3,631)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    117250702014
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass81,887 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    517774526770
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tape on headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel trim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on outer sills
  4. Fail81,887 miles (+3,641)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    584854772444
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tape on headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel trim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on outer sills
  5. Pass78,246 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    588077774553
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working
  6. Fail78,246 miles (+4,004)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    151284848403
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working
  7. Pass74,242 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    564413049585
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has corrosion present
  8. Fail74,241 miles (+1,440)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    624343298551
    • MajorNearside Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has corrosion present
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing very badly
  9. Pass72,801 miles (+2,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,801 miles
    Test number
    148105935505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass70,610 miles (+2,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    670621461663
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass67,762 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,762 miles
    Test number
    498840053100
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre cracked and perished.
  12. Pass64,865 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,865 miles
    Test number
    747859141895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,750 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,750 miles
    Test number
    861858556101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,799 miles (+2,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    107066455022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass55,837 miles (+2,180)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    376069744068
    • DangerousOff side rear tyre very badly cracked,
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass53,657 miles (+1,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    816536643057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass51,813 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    809004052019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,296 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    129255451482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,971 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,971 miles
    Test number
    191800350094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,714 miles (+2,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    380210359023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass39,915 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    193658458003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,837 miles (+5,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,837 miles
    Test number
    503608257062
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass29,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,127 miles
    Test number
    504589056024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T830 LYB

Does T830 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T830 LYB expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T830 LYB?
The MOT on T830 LYB expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T830 LYB done?
T830 LYB was recorded at 85,518 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2024, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
Has T830 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T830 LYB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T830 LYB 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 T830 LYB find?
T830 LYB passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front nail in tyre, and 6 more.

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