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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T872 ARUMOT history

T872 ARU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
137,395 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T872 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T872 ARU was last recorded at 137,395 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 10,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,804 miles · 1 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
10,591 miles
Average per year
4,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 137,395 miles
  • 2020 – 126,804 miles
  • 2019 – 125,683 miles
  • 2018 – 123,112 miles
  • 2017 – 120,077 miles
  • 2016 – 116,197 miles
  • 2015 – 112,215 miles
  • 2014 – 109,384 miles
  • 2013 – 106,563 miles
  • 2012 – 103,433 miles
  • 2011 – 99,797 miles
  • 2010 – 94,985 miles
  • 2009 – 88,898 miles
  • 2008 – 83,391 miles
  • 2007 – 77,347 miles
  • 2006 – 70,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,395 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,395 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,395 miles
    Test number
    102478137278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

  2. Fail137,395 miles (+10,591)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,395 miles
    Test number
    357382535320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

  3. Pass126,804 miles (+1,121)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,804 miles
    Test number
    415340012464
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heat sheild loose

  4. Pass125,683 miles (+2,571)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,683 miles
    Test number
    802079943835
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass123,112 miles (+3,035)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    834829567143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass120,077 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    102729123443
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight noise from bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail120,077 miles (+3,880)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    352340923382
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight noise from bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass116,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    434236473323
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail116,197 miles (+3,982)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    545463064078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass112,215 miles (+2,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,215 miles
    Test number
    192401775224
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass109,384 miles (+2,821)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    468709654252
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass106,563 miles (+3,130)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,563 miles
    Test number
    557420063293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

  13. Pass103,433 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    835952562254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,797 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    309421251474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail99,784 miles (+4,799)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    868318941262
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,985 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    771089350291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,898 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    123540969249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,391 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,391 miles
    Test number
    284780068221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,347 miles (+6,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    632941867262
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to deteriote

  20. Pass70,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    390294866265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T872 ARU

Does T872 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T872 ARU expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T872 ARU?
The MOT on T872 ARU expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T872 ARU done?
T872 ARU was recorded at 137,395 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 4,402 miles a year.
Has T872 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T872 ARU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T872 ARU 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 T872 ARU find?
T872 ARU passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 4 more.

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