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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T865 VAEMOT history

T865 VAE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2022
Mileage
94,427 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T865 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T865 VAE was last recorded at 94,427 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 1,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,777 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,650 miles
Average per year
3,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,427 miles
  • 2021 – 92,777 miles
  • 2020 – 91,426 miles
  • 2019 – 88,322 miles
  • 2018 – 84,711 miles
  • 2017 – 81,340 miles
  • 2016 – 77,596 miles
  • 2015 – 74,506 miles
  • 2014 – 71,014 miles
  • 2013 – 67,394 miles
  • 2012 – 63,918 miles
  • 2011 – 60,490 miles
  • 2010 – 57,276 miles
  • 2009 – 53,468 miles
  • 2008 – 49,179 miles
  • 2007 – 44,416 miles
  • 2006 – 34,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,427 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear heat shield insercure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,427 miles (+1,650)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    643483055734
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,777 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    476963357271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy & slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Corroded excessively on inner & outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion

  3. Fail92,777 miles (+1,351)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    617206314046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy & slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Corroded excessively on inner & outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion

  4. Pass91,426 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,426 miles
    Test number
    633649155574
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insercure

  5. Fail91,412 miles (+3,090)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    753889921314
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insercure

  6. Pass88,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,322 miles
    Test number
    432510915439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,322 miles (+3,611)1 major4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,322 miles
    Test number
    889862292824
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,711 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    182243176356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,658 miles (+3,318)7 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,658 miles
    Test number
    508525941164
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass81,340 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    916634208553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,596 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,596 miles
    Test number
    848597795534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    218601225003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,506 miles (+3,492)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    805451025080
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass71,014 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    218812224084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass67,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,394 miles
    Test number
    885792123041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail67,394 miles (+3,476)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,394 miles
    Test number
    887662123063
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,918 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,918 miles
    Test number
    196373122466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    595115021009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,490 miles (+3,214)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    109715121081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass57,276 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,276 miles
    Test number
    814400440014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,468 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,468 miles
    Test number
    184028629035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,179 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,179 miles
    Test number
    230971538084
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade not cleaning outside section of swept area.

  23. Fail49,178 miles (+4,762)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    261921438082
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade not cleaning outside section of swept area.

  24. Pass44,416 miles (+9,981)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,416 miles
    Test number
    313555427061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,435 miles
    Test number
    591065636087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,435 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,435 miles
    Test number
    122704336062
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T865 VAE

Does T865 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T865 VAE expired on 15 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T865 VAE?
The MOT on T865 VAE expired on 15 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T865 VAE done?
T865 VAE was recorded at 94,427 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
Has T865 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T865 VAE has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T865 VAE 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 T865 VAE find?
T865 VAE failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern, and 8 more.

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