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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T845 MRJMOT history

T845 MRJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
115,530 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T845 MRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T845 MRJ was last recorded at 115,530 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,530 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,530 miles
  • 2022 – 114,203 miles
  • 2021 – 112,538 miles
  • 2020 – 111,264 miles
  • 2019 – 103,951 miles
  • 2018 – 97,880 miles
  • 2017 – 92,657 miles
  • 2016 – 88,521 miles
  • 2015 – 84,641 miles
  • 2014 – 81,518 miles
  • 2013 – 76,889 miles
  • 2011 – 76,310 miles
  • 2010 – 71,496 miles
  • 2009 – 66,145 miles
  • 2008 – 56,758 miles
  • 2007 – 49,003 miles
  • 2006 – 41,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,530 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFUEL PIPES CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect FRONT AND REAR (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,530 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    182734923797
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect FRONT AND REAR (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,530 miles (+1,327)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    259934873150
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect FRONT AND REAR (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,203 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,203 miles
    Test number
    400951013502
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,203 miles (+1,665)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,203 miles
    Test number
    345945246855
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,538 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,538 miles
    Test number
    341548413845
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT & REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,538 miles (+1,274)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,538 miles
    Test number
    969838910867
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT & REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,264 miles (+7,313)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,264 miles
    Test number
    761960509971
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    652871886670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,951 miles (+6,071)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    847446139929
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,880 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    288336878645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail97,873 miles (+5,216)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,873 miles
    Test number
    160298220325
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass92,657 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,657 miles
    Test number
    665088489468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,162 miles (+3,641)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,162 miles
    Test number
    551965221578
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

  14. Pass88,521 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    450701653418
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up quite a lot.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3.mm tread.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's worn & corroded up.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad 95% worn low.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded & leaking slight.

  15. Fail88,521 miles (+3,880)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    510366458558
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up quite a lot.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3.mm tread.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's worn & corroded up.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad 95% worn low.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded & leaking slight.

  16. Pass84,641 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    505919903555
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail84,641 miles (+3,123)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    748188291075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. SPARE WHEEL (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass81,518 miles (+4,629)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    788688984226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass76,889 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    859210593222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail76,889 miles (+579)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    315559883454
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass76,310 miles (+4,814)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,310 miles
    Test number
    286722381010
    • NoteN/s rear tyre 2mm
    • NoteParking brake low reading on n/s

  22. Pass71,496 miles (+5,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    194404370015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass66,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    262681279076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail66,145 miles (+9,387)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,145 miles
    Test number
    274771679086
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,758 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,758 miles
    Test number
    191661398073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,003 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,003 miles
    Test number
    920388277020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,127 miles
    Test number
    740776286069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T845 MRJ

Does T845 MRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T845 MRJ expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T845 MRJ?
The MOT on T845 MRJ expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T845 MRJ done?
T845 MRJ was recorded at 115,530 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 4,246 miles a year.
Has T845 MRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T845 MRJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T845 MRJ 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 T845 MRJ find?
T845 MRJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear; coil spring corroded front and rear; fuel pipes corroded, and 6 more.

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