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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T879 SHJMOT history

T879 SHJ is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
106,984 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 SHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T879 SHJ was last recorded at 106,984 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 2,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,002 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,982 miles
Average per year
3,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,984 miles
  • 2023 – 104,002 miles
  • 2022 – 101,534 miles
  • 2021 – 96,544 miles
  • 2019 – 89,881 miles
  • 2018 – 85,241 miles
  • 2017 – 79,673 miles
  • 2016 – 74,049 miles
  • 2015 – 72,177 miles
  • 2014 – 69,704 miles
  • 2013 – 67,096 miles
  • 2012 – 65,677 miles
  • 2011 – 63,113 miles
  • 2010 – 60,476 miles
  • 2009 – 56,071 miles
  • 2008 – 50,934 miles
  • 2007 – 47,169 miles
  • 2006 – 41,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,984 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole in sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms/springs are corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is insecure
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens is broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Coolant level below min

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm/Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail106,984 miles (+2,982)6 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,984 miles
    Test number
    917606251005
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole in sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms/springs are corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,002 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    540308823380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,002 miles (+2,468)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    581030788664
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,534 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,534 miles
    Test number
    199753598143
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm/Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,523 miles (+4,979)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    779461992002
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm/Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,544 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    839490166907
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes to tank are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,544 miles (+6,663)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    276139905587
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes to tank are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,881 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    487267970695
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail89,881 miles (+4,640)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    842651793221
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    410428785377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,241 miles (+5,568)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    948762010986
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,673 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,673 miles
    Test number
    205531904403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,049 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    160085824981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,177 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    326392715220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,704 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    859185704261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,096 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    359044703294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,677 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    496776702273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,113 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,113 miles
    Test number
    916428701279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,476 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,476 miles
    Test number
    890080710229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,071 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,071 miles
    Test number
    303768009244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,934 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    160892818230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,169 miles (+5,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    374804507406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,405 miles
    Test number
    911997906210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T879 SHJ

Does T879 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T879 SHJ expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T879 SHJ?
The MOT on T879 SHJ expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T879 SHJ done?
T879 SHJ was recorded at 106,984 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 3,719 miles a year.
Has T879 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 SHJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T879 SHJ 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 T879 SHJ find?
T879 SHJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 6 major defects and 16 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front position lamp not working, and 19 more.

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