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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T837 GSPMOT history

T837 GSP is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 243,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2021
Mileage
243,460 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 GSP
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T837 GSP was last recorded at 243,460 miles on 16 May 2022, 2,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,717 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,743 miles
Average per year
10,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 243,460 miles
  • 2020 – 240,717 miles
  • 2019 – 235,579 miles
  • 2018 – 231,892 miles
  • 2017 – 227,858 miles
  • 2016 – 224,131 miles
  • 2015 – 219,966 miles
  • 2014 – 210,012 miles
  • 2013 – 195,166 miles
  • 2012 – 164,848 miles
  • 2011 – 138,092 miles
  • 2010 – 118,669 miles
  • 2008 – 90,152 miles
  • 2007 – 82,832 miles
  • 2006 – 71,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail243,460 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside rear door corroded

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail243,460 miles (+2,743)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,460 miles
    Test number
    696332625143
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door corroded

  2. Pass240,717 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    240,717 miles
    Test number
    132968777901
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail240,716 miles (+5,137)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,716 miles
    Test number
    646996070920
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Pass235,579 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    235,579 miles
    Test number
    841416929752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail235,574 miles (+3,682)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,574 miles
    Test number
    785556350583
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass231,892 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    231,892 miles
    Test number
    351108555645
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail231,891 miles (+4,033)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,891 miles
    Test number
    164952772584
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass227,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    227,858 miles
    Test number
    952293861951
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail227,858 miles (+3,727)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,858 miles
    Test number
    772376068411
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass224,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    224,131 miles
    Test number
    194187785655
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail224,131 miles (+4,165)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,131 miles
    Test number
    599765454868
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play nearside and offside steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass219,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    219,966 miles
    Test number
    125244165147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail219,966 miles (+9,954)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,966 miles
    Test number
    809930965113
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass210,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    210,012 miles
    Test number
    589243414002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail210,012 miles (+14,846)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,012 miles
    Test number
    655693814094
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass195,166 miles (+30,318)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    195,166 miles
    Test number
    475183423021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail164,848 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,848 miles
    Test number
    198746312429
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass164,848 miles (+26,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    164,848 miles
    Test number
    885826012024
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail138,092 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,092 miles
    Test number
    559365621028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass138,092 miles (+19,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    138,092 miles
    Test number
    605165821097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass118,669 miles (+28,517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,669 miles
    Test number
    623115320045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,152 miles (+7,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    941630048117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass82,832 miles (+11,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,832 miles
    Test number
    213484967172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    502515866152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T837 GSP

Does T837 GSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 GSP expired on 1 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 GSP?
The MOT on T837 GSP expired on 1 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 GSP done?
T837 GSP was recorded at 243,460 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 10,782 miles a year.
Has T837 GSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 GSP has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T837 GSP 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 T837 GSP find?
T837 GSP failed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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