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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T839 VAEMOT history

T839 VAE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2023
Mileage
146,560 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T839 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T839 VAE was last recorded at 146,560 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 5,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2010: 24,275 miles, lower than 42,891 miles on 24 Feb 2009.
  • 15 Nov 2016: 107,528 miles, lower than 107,529 miles on 14 Nov 2016.

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
141,325 miles · 25 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,235 miles
Average per year
6,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,560 miles
  • 2021 – 141,325 miles
  • 2020 – 135,704 miles
  • 2019 – 128,140 miles
  • 2017 – 118,377 miles
  • 2016 – 107,528 miles
  • 2015 – 97,464 miles
  • 2014 – 85,243 miles
  • 2013 – 72,970 miles
  • 2012 – 60,117 miles
  • 2011 – 49,055 miles
  • 2010 – 24,275 miles
  • 2009 – 42,891 miles
  • 2008 – 40,371 miles
  • 2007 – 37,628 miles
  • 2006 – 35,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside - Cracking/Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,560 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,560 miles
    Test number
    558534804369
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside - Cracking/Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,555 miles (+5,230)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,555 miles
    Test number
    204204371883
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside - Cracking/Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,325 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,325 miles
    Test number
    450966043355
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axel area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail141,322 miles (+5,618)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    157554168644
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axel area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass135,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,704 miles
    Test number
    872028184329
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive poss power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail135,704 miles (+7,564)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,704 miles
    Test number
    727738831480
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exh leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive poss power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass128,140 miles (+9,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    656416789048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass118,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,377 miles
    Test number
    662298507311
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted

  9. Fail118,377 miles (+10,849)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,377 miles
    Test number
    811949913353
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubber mounting split in 2 (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted

  10. Pass107,528 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    149774714109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,529 miles (+10,065)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,529 miles
    Test number
    459942302514
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass97,464 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,464 miles
    Test number
    593985213988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail97,463 miles (+12,220)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,463 miles
    Test number
    287020046058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,243 miles
    Test number
    628790154383
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail85,243 miles (+12,273)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,243 miles
    Test number
    128949744314
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass72,970 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,970 miles
    Test number
    679081953354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,794 miles (+12,677)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    417066443351
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass60,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,117 miles
    Test number
    368159542366
    • 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)

  19. Fail60,116 miles (+11,061)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,116 miles
    Test number
    187249142334
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

  20. Pass49,055 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,055 miles
    Test number
    545811841344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,635 miles (+23,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    298039651018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail24,275 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,275 miles
    Test number
    480375250066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass24,275 miles (-18,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,275 miles
    Test number
    583295350059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,891 miles (+2,520)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    571585059063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDry coolant around water pump
    • NoteFront wiper blades noisy

  25. Pass40,371 miles (+2,743)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    951554168093
    • NoteLight oil leak from power steering pump
    • NoteSlight sqeak from water pump/drive belt

  26. Pass37,628 miles (+2,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,628 miles
    Test number
    673219157027
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass35,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,234 miles
    Test number
    623056866015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Questions about T839 VAE

Does T839 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T839 VAE expired on 24 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T839 VAE?
The MOT on T839 VAE expired on 24 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T839 VAE done?
T839 VAE was recorded at 146,560 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 6,795 miles a year.
Has T839 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T839 VAE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T839 VAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T839 VAE find?
T839 VAE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside - cracking/perished; rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside.

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