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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T849 SJEMOT history

T849 SJE is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
173,561 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T849 SJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T849 SJE was last recorded at 173,561 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 5,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2007: 10,029 miles, lower than 99,955 miles on 10 Jul 2007.

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
168,230 miles · 8 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
5,331 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,561 miles
  • 2020 – 168,230 miles
  • 2017 – 154,510 miles
  • 2015 – 150,756 miles
  • 2014 – 143,521 miles
  • 2013 – 137,486 miles
  • 2012 – 130,290 miles
  • 2011 – 119,776 miles
  • 2009 – 11,456 miles
  • 2008 – 111,744 miles
  • 2007 – 10,029 miles
  • 2006 – 87,183 miles
  • 2005 – 78,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle genral corrision

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,561 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,561 miles
    Test number
    209924869786
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle genral corrision

  2. Fail173,561 miles (+5,331)1 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,561 miles
    Test number
    821302097651
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle genral corrision

  3. Pass168,230 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    168,230 miles
    Test number
    348881285258
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail168,214 miles (+13,704)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,214 miles
    Test number
    152884623605
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking bottle (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass154,510 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,510 miles
    Test number
    924600044241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass150,756 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,756 miles
    Test number
    755624635146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,521 miles (+6,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    143,521 miles
    Test number
    128245734156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass137,486 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,486 miles
    Test number
    776377733187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,462 miles (+7,172)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,462 miles
    Test number
    309626633163
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  10. Pass130,290 miles (+10,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    789932132169
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass119,776 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,776 miles
    Test number
    149783931120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail119,752 miles (+108,296)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,752 miles
    Test number
    898532831113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass11,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,456 miles
    Test number
    764065349255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,853 miles (+3,109)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,853 miles
    Test number
    701425449299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,744 miles (+101,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    111,744 miles
    Test number
    842502328280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,029 miles (-89,926)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,029 miles
    Test number
    444594497112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,955 miles (+12,772)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    630131597162
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteWheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

  18. Pass87,183 miles (+9,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,183 miles
    Test number
    491268886138
    • NoteWheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

  19. Fail78,161 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    514299085195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass78,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    942209085119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T849 SJE

Does T849 SJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T849 SJE expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T849 SJE?
The MOT on T849 SJE expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T849 SJE done?
T849 SJE was recorded at 173,561 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has T849 SJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T849 SJE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T849 SJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T849 SJE find?
T849 SJE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 11 more.

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