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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T916 VAEMOT history

T916 VAE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
108,553 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T916 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T916 VAE was last recorded at 108,553 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 3,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,119 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,434 miles
Average per year
1,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,553 miles
  • 2023 – 105,119 miles
  • 2022 – 102,215 miles
  • 2021 – 97,179 miles
  • 2020 – 91,373 miles
  • 2019 – 89,714 miles
  • 2018 – 88,971 miles
  • 2017 – 88,143 miles
  • 2016 – 87,339 miles
  • 2015 – 86,502 miles
  • 2014 – 85,680 miles
  • 2013 – 84,796 miles
  • 2012 – 84,041 miles
  • 2011 – 83,157 miles
  • 2010 – 81,533 miles
  • 2009 – 80,589 miles
  • 2008 – 79,668 miles
  • 2007 – 78,429 miles
  • 2006 – 77,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,553 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind liner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,553 miles (+3,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,553 miles
    Test number
    896036848211
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,119 miles
    Test number
    973326207911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail105,119 miles (+2,904)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,119 miles
    Test number
    123098149922
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,215 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,215 miles
    Test number
    107158910871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail102,200 miles (+5,021)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,200 miles
    Test number
    439525511429
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,179 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    219098928109
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail97,179 miles (+5,806)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    164034301370
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,373 miles (+1,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    147812534847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,714 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    403439426357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,971 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    934375095805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    222966070648
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail88,143 miles (+804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    940981373442
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass87,339 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    798631486163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass86,502 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    809835315033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,680 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,680 miles
    Test number
    628353124028
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass84,796 miles (+755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,796 miles
    Test number
    595484323087
    • NoteLight cracking to sidewalls of rear tyres

  17. Pass84,041 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,041 miles
    Test number
    945276822092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,157 miles (+1,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    969568711059
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass81,533 miles (+944)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    412605820060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight leak(grease) from both INNER cv gaitors

  20. Pass80,589 miles (+921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    640721829056
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass79,668 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    152253828080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,429 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,429 miles
    Test number
    363234227051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    77,045 miles
    Test number
    471285626036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T916 VAE

Does T916 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T916 VAE expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T916 VAE?
The MOT on T916 VAE expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T916 VAE done?
T916 VAE was recorded at 108,553 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 1,734 miles a year.
Has T916 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T916 VAE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T916 VAE 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 T916 VAE find?
T916 VAE passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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