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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T861 RTAMOT history

T861 RTA is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 80,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
80,952 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T861 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T861 RTA was last recorded at 80,952 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 4,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,735 miles · 13 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,217 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,952 miles
  • 2021 – 76,735 miles
  • 2020 – 66,490 miles
  • 2019 – 60,839 miles
  • 2018 – 57,164 miles
  • 2017 – 54,179 miles
  • 2016 – 47,861 miles
  • 2015 – 46,148 miles
  • 2014 – 44,055 miles
  • 2013 – 42,440 miles
  • 2012 – 39,167 miles
  • 2011 – 33,821 miles
  • 2010 – 29,425 miles
  • 2009 – 29,253 miles
  • 2008 – 29,018 miles
  • 2007 – 28,796 miles
  • 2006 – 28,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,952 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,952 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    465098815017
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,952 miles (+4,217)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    135620510247
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,735 miles (+10,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    731745583166
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,490 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    896296836205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail66,483 miles (+5,644)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,483 miles
    Test number
    701272737491
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,839 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    129940227176
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a misting of oil

  7. Fail60,839 miles (+3,675)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    266536822608
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has a misting of oil

  8. Pass57,164 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,164 miles
    Test number
    306699439128
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass54,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    426148636066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,179 miles (+6,318)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    964746298982
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass47,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    254453875063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,861 miles (+1,713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    412769402155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  13. Pass46,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    187391395097
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail46,148 miles (+2,093)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    896549985078
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,055 miles
    Test number
    177825094498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail44,055 miles (+1,615)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,055 miles
    Test number
    907174694018
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  17. Pass42,440 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    595994293034
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth outer sills have covers over them not letting full inspection
    • NoteCoolent level low

  18. Fail42,440 miles (+3,273)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    959513293015
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth outer sills have covers over them not letting full inspection
    • NoteCoolent level low

  19. Pass39,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    149450632172
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail39,167 miles (+5,346)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,167 miles
    Test number
    149500632132
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass33,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    397166031103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,821 miles (+4,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    987576531108
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass29,425 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    260288130130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,253 miles
    Test number
    622211139139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,253 miles (+235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,253 miles
    Test number
    780981439117
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass29,018 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,018 miles
    Test number
    202996738480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,796 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,796 miles
    Test number
    231035037156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass28,796 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,796 miles
    Test number
    484875337102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,203 miles
    Test number
    384089336121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T861 RTA

Does T861 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T861 RTA expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T861 RTA?
The MOT on T861 RTA expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T861 RTA done?
T861 RTA was recorded at 80,952 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has T861 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T861 RTA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T861 RTA 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 T861 RTA find?
T861 RTA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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