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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T938 RUYMOT history

T938 RUY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2022
Mileage
143,227 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T938 RUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T938 RUY was last recorded at 143,227 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 1,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,982 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,245 miles
Average per year
5,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,227 miles
  • 2021 – 141,982 miles
  • 2020 – 139,709 miles
  • 2019 – 136,093 miles
  • 2018 – 130,906 miles
  • 2017 – 125,917 miles
  • 2016 – 119,953 miles
  • 2015 – 114,384 miles
  • 2014 – 107,947 miles
  • 2013 – 102,668 miles
  • 2012 – 98,678 miles
  • 2011 – 92,924 miles
  • 2010 – 87,059 miles
  • 2009 – 81,167 miles
  • 2008 – 77,378 miles
  • 2007 – 69,667 miles
  • 2006 – 59,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,227 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,227 miles (+1,245)1 dangerous4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,227 miles
    Test number
    821415076822
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass141,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,982 miles
    Test number
    450503400362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail141,982 miles (+2,273)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,982 miles
    Test number
    893682783127
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,709 miles (+3,616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    503897697095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,093 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    954766866685
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail136,090 miles (+5,184)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    833169238269
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,906 miles
    Test number
    414642693366
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail130,906 miles (+4,989)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,906 miles
    Test number
    811647556250
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass125,917 miles (+5,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,917 miles
    Test number
    484109356121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass119,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,953 miles
    Test number
    631992737087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail119,947 miles (+5,563)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,947 miles
    Test number
    484095436034
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass114,384 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,384 miles
    Test number
    206647975055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,947 miles (+5,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,947 miles
    Test number
    337706184094
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass102,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    285267283016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,664 miles (+3,986)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    529767583022
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass98,678 miles (+5,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,678 miles
    Test number
    179540982029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass92,924 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    549878391071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,059 miles (+5,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,059 miles
    Test number
    990412880003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass81,167 miles (+3,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,167 miles
    Test number
    230109099018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass77,378 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    654552808159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    232596957493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,667 miles (+9,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    322666857155
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass59,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,756 miles
    Test number
    220582456479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T938 RUY

Does T938 RUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T938 RUY expired on 7 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T938 RUY?
The MOT on T938 RUY expired on 7 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T938 RUY done?
T938 RUY was recorded at 143,227 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
Has T938 RUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T938 RUY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T938 RUY 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 T938 RUY find?
T938 RUY failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage fractured; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 12 more.

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