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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T870 SWCMOT history

T870 SWC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
105,339 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 SWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 SWC was last recorded at 105,339 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 5,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,351 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,988 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,339 miles
  • 2021 – 99,351 miles
  • 2020 – 95,196 miles
  • 2019 – 88,638 miles
  • 2018 – 83,915 miles
  • 2017 – 80,578 miles
  • 2016 – 78,965 miles
  • 2015 – 76,275 miles
  • 2014 – 74,331 miles
  • 2013 – 72,250 miles
  • 2012 – 69,990 miles
  • 2011 – 66,484 miles
  • 2010 – 62,276 miles
  • 2009 – 58,663 miles
  • 2008 – 55,232 miles
  • 2007 – 51,825 miles
  • 2006 – 46,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under side corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,339 miles (+5,988)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,339 miles
    Test number
    177265457064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,351 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    489590605240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corrosion
  3. Fail99,350 miles (+4,154)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,350 miles
    Test number
    188177851071
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corrosion
  4. Pass95,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,196 miles
    Test number
    527790755450
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  5. Fail95,196 miles (+6,558)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,196 miles
    Test number
    243798657182
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  6. Pass88,638 miles (+4,723)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    914599680386
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,915 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    914269387751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,578 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    410578738924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,965 miles
    Test number
    413403457685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,965 miles (+2,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,965 miles
    Test number
    532118149792
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working Both outer (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass76,275 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    325634315116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass74,331 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    826572324120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,250 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    818438493084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,990 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    238687612137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,484 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    787157411182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,276 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    291282710172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,663 miles (+3,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    213437819484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass55,232 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    863473718193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,825 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    873756817190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    242524626492
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T870 SWC

Does T870 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T870 SWC expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T870 SWC?
The MOT on T870 SWC expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T870 SWC done?
T870 SWC was recorded at 105,339 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has T870 SWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 SWC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T870 SWC 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 T870 SWC find?
T870 SWC passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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