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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T830 OWEMOT history

T830 OWE is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 209,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
209,049 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T830 OWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T830 OWE was last recorded at 209,049 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 11,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,988 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
11,061 miles
Average per year
8,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 209,049 miles
  • 2022 – 197,988 miles
  • 2021 – 178,895 miles
  • 2020 – 165,931 miles
  • 2019 – 156,928 miles
  • 2018 – 147,942 miles
  • 2017 – 140,258 miles
  • 2016 – 132,108 miles
  • 2015 – 125,419 miles
  • 2014 – 119,215 miles
  • 2013 – 113,570 miles
  • 2012 – 107,030 miles
  • 2011 – 100,536 miles
  • 2010 – 93,576 miles
  • 2009 – 85,921 miles
  • 2008 – 78,086 miles
  • 2007 – 70,289 miles
  • 2006 – 62,823 miles
  • 2005 – 53,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,049 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front fog lamps broken and in poor condition, N/S inoperative.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear antiroll bar link bushes split/perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear suspension components and springs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front fog lamps broken and in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,049 miles (+11,061)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,049 miles
    Test number
    366055935886
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass197,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    197,988 miles
    Test number
    565547522834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,988 miles (+19,093)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,988 miles
    Test number
    423250080884
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass178,895 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    178,895 miles
    Test number
    470490069319
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Fail178,888 miles (+12,957)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,888 miles
    Test number
    565377342970
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass165,931 miles (+9,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,931 miles
    Test number
    582312428867
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion

  7. Pass156,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,928 miles
    Test number
    863067812052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail156,917 miles (+8,975)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,917 miles
    Test number
    362043817611
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,942 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,942 miles
    Test number
    666963861766
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps broken and in poor condition, N/S inoperative.
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar link bushes split/perished.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and springs corroded.

  10. Fail147,916 miles (+7,658)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,916 miles
    Test number
    848922104824
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps broken and in poor condition, N/S inoperative.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield corroded and insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear antiroll bar link bushes split/perished.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and springs corroded.

  11. Pass140,258 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    140,258 miles
    Test number
    814518735857
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps broken and in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components heavily corroded.

  12. Fail140,128 miles (+8,020)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,128 miles
    Test number
    637845600748
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps broken and in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components heavily corroded.

  13. Pass132,108 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    229038596723
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components, springs etc
    • AdvisoryLight PAS fluid leak in pump area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail132,108 miles (+6,689)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    763991318298
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension components, springs etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass125,419 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,419 miles
    Test number
    465132295144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail125,419 miles (+6,204)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,419 miles
    Test number
    475042495147
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass119,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    315423394163
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail119,215 miles (+5,645)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    325953894123
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight stepping to inner edge

  19. Pass113,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,570 miles
    Test number
    207644293139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail113,569 miles (+6,539)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    639474693144
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail107,030 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,030 miles
    Test number
    377827982191
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth headlamp outer lens,s discoloured/fogging
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass107,030 miles (+6,494)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    107,030 miles
    Test number
    637237682190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth headlamp outer lens,s discoloured/fogging
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass100,536 miles (+6,960)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,536 miles
    Test number
    548968881160
    • NoteBoth headlamp ouuter len,s fogging
    • NoteWiper blades perishing and splitting

  24. Pass93,576 miles (+7,655)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    803205690188
    • NoteBoth outer headlamp lens,s fogging reducing light output
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter

  25. Pass85,921 miles (+7,835)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,921 miles
    Test number
    463222999110
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteLight misting around power steering pump area
    • NoteNsf anti roll bar link has slight play
    • NoteRear part of exhaust is knocking

  26. Pass78,086 miles (+7,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,086 miles
    Test number
    270044298466
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass70,289 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    121404297198
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front fog lights cracked
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear
    • NotePower steering pump damp with oil
    • NoteRear number plate loose not insacure

  28. Fail70,289 miles (+7,466)2 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    673714697147
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front fog lights cracked
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear
    • NotePower steering pump damp with oil
    • NoteRear number plate loose not insacure

  29. Fail62,823 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    461845496182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass62,823 miles (+9,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    784635196100
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Pass53,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    53,770 miles
    Test number
    961826295132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T830 OWE

Does T830 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T830 OWE expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T830 OWE?
The MOT on T830 OWE expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T830 OWE done?
T830 OWE was recorded at 209,049 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 8,083 miles a year.
Has T830 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T830 OWE has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T830 OWE 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 OWE find?
T830 OWE failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 8 more.

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