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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T898 PBUMOT history

T898 PBU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 185,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2024
Mileage
185,653 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 PBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 PBU was last recorded at 185,653 miles on 14 Jun 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,652 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,653 miles
  • 2022 – 182,685 miles
  • 2021 – 180,779 miles
  • 2020 – 180,272 miles
  • 2019 – 176,031 miles
  • 2018 – 168,492 miles
  • 2017 – 160,574 miles
  • 2016 – 152,837 miles
  • 2015 – 145,264 miles
  • 2014 – 137,825 miles
  • 2013 – 130,705 miles
  • 2012 – 123,518 miles
  • 2011 – 112,896 miles
  • 2010 – 104,502 miles
  • 2009 – 96,298 miles
  • 2008 – 90,286 miles
  • 2007 – 85,367 miles
  • 2006 – 75,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,653 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,653 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    185,653 miles
    Test number
    178015538165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail185,652 miles (+2,967)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,652 miles
    Test number
    227092054740
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass182,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    182,685 miles
    Test number
    274242536881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,685 miles (+1,906)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,685 miles
    Test number
    945180658592
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,779 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    180,779 miles
    Test number
    772430437447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail180,772 miles (+500)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,772 miles
    Test number
    187995622722
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass180,272 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,272 miles
    Test number
    958422507370
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail180,266 miles (+4,235)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,266 miles
    Test number
    446221612341
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass176,031 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,031 miles
    Test number
    365281829545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,838 miles (+7,346)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,838 miles
    Test number
    683263544258
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass168,492 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    168,492 miles
    Test number
    845840904879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail168,446 miles (+7,872)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,446 miles
    Test number
    738654166455
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass160,574 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,574 miles
    Test number
    354186069040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail160,275 miles (+7,438)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,275 miles
    Test number
    135176066883
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass152,837 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,837 miles
    Test number
    704553453116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail152,832 miles (+7,568)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,832 miles
    Test number
    430694301433
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

  17. Pass145,264 miles (+7,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    896022765151
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail137,825 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,825 miles
    Test number
    557462564112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass137,825 miles (+7,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    137,825 miles
    Test number
    995372864117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass130,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,705 miles
    Test number
    399220273160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,703 miles (+7,185)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,703 miles
    Test number
    796160873175
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass123,518 miles (+10,622)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    558884362197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass112,896 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    112,896 miles
    Test number
    338369751124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,782 miles (+8,280)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    839178451172
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Fail104,502 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    111945470152
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass104,502 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,502 miles
    Test number
    230525170162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass96,298 miles (+6,012)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    302598639155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight cracking in sidewalls

  28. Pass90,286 miles (+4,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,286 miles
    Test number
    362109328196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass85,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    622831757117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail85,367 miles (+9,620)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    271930657484
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen zone a
    • NoteSlight gas leak from centre to rear exhaust pipe joint

  31. Fail75,747 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,747 miles
    Test number
    140336936113
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight blow centre exhaust pipe
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen zone A

  32. Pass75,747 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,747 miles
    Test number
    363356836144
    • NoteSlight blow centre exhaust pipe
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen zone A

Questions about T898 PBU

Does T898 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 PBU expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 PBU?
The MOT on T898 PBU expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 PBU done?
T898 PBU was recorded at 185,653 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2023, an average of 6,435 miles a year.
Has T898 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 PBU has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T898 PBU 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 T898 PBU find?
T898 PBU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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