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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T878 VTWMOT history

T878 VTW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
52,011 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 VTW
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
19 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 VTW was last recorded at 52,011 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,018 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
993 miles
Average per year
1,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,011 miles
  • 2021 – 51,018 miles
  • 2020 – 48,380 miles
  • 2019 – 45,841 miles
  • 2017 – 39,071 miles
  • 2016 – 38,214 miles
  • 2014 – 36,408 miles
  • 2013 – 35,351 miles
  • 2012 – 34,171 miles
  • 2010 – 32,421 miles
  • 2009 – 30,977 miles
  • 2007 – 28,888 miles
  • 2006 – 27,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,011 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,011 miles (+993)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,011 miles
    Test number
    818198570148
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass51,018 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,018 miles
    Test number
    597057785582
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail51,018 miles (+2,638)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,018 miles
    Test number
    227980019068
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Fixing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass48,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    465300340258
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

  5. Fail48,380 miles (+2,539)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    327814356919
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

  6. Pass45,841 miles (+6,770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,841 miles
    Test number
    517100388038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,071 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    151970748330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,214 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    763602756956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,408 miles (+1,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    176597944264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass35,351 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    689548723299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,171 miles
    Test number
    946226952269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Fail34,171 miles (+1,750)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,171 miles
    Test number
    675806152295
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Pass32,421 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,421 miles
    Test number
    494954750241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,977 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,977 miles
    Test number
    354163009463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,888 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    181604207300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,270 miles
    Test number
    563307406312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T878 VTW

Does T878 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 VTW expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 VTW?
The MOT on T878 VTW expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 VTW done?
T878 VTW was recorded at 52,011 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 1,616 miles a year.
Has T878 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 VTW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T878 VTW 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 T878 VTW find?
T878 VTW passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body.

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