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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T873 AJWMOT history

T873 AJW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2025
Mileage
87,847 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 AJW
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 AJW was last recorded at 87,847 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 3,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,365 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,482 miles
Average per year
3,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,847 miles
  • 2023 – 84,365 miles
  • 2022 – 80,352 miles
  • 2021 – 75,994 miles
  • 2020 – 72,657 miles
  • 2019 – 70,652 miles
  • 2018 – 67,427 miles
  • 2017 – 62,466 miles
  • 2016 – 56,066 miles
  • 2015 – 49,052 miles
  • 2014 – 45,542 miles
  • 2013 – 42,358 miles
  • 2012 – 39,313 miles
  • 2011 – 35,929 miles
  • 2010 – 34,420 miles
  • 2009 – 32,184 miles
  • 2008 – 29,232 miles
  • 2007 – 25,386 miles
  • 2006 – 22,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,847 miles (+3,482)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    484186516357
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass84,365 miles (+4,013)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,365 miles
    Test number
    829840449086
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass80,352 miles (+4,358)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    575456087157
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass75,994 miles (+3,337)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    240282619127
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass72,657 miles (+2,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    967597234710
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass70,652 miles (+3,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    340991041179
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,427 miles (+4,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    588093514281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass62,466 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    741835347569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,066 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    346259945535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,052 miles (+3,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,052 miles
    Test number
    911203138109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass45,542 miles (+3,184)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    106078594215
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass42,358 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    968912803349
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail42,313 miles (+3,000)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,313 miles
    Test number
    259028593243
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass39,313 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,313 miles
    Test number
    339725502349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass35,929 miles (+1,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,929 miles
    Test number
    759939601379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,420 miles (+725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    472303300310
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    174213130176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,695 miles (+1,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    460983530178
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass32,184 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,184 miles
    Test number
    274548319159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    780434238115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,232 miles (+3,846)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    203521438156
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass25,386 miles (+3,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    464182237171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass22,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,169 miles
    Test number
    211273636427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,169 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,169 miles
    Test number
    790833536143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T873 AJW

Does T873 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T873 AJW expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T873 AJW?
The MOT on T873 AJW expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T873 AJW done?
T873 AJW was recorded at 87,847 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 3,563 miles a year.
Has T873 AJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 AJW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on T873 AJW 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 T873 AJW find?
T873 AJW passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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