
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T943 TEVMOT history
T943 TEV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 131,309 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,519 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T943 TEV
- 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
- 1 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
T943 TEV was last recorded at 131,309 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 3,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 127,714 miles · 30 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,595 miles
- Average per year
- 4,519 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 131,309 miles
- 2022 – 127,714 miles
- 2021 – 124,813 miles
- 2020 – 123,023 miles
- 2019 – 119,713 miles
- 2018 – 114,737 miles
- 2017 – 110,407 miles
- 2016 – 106,363 miles
- 2015 – 103,937 miles
- 2014 – 99,527 miles
- 2013 – 95,206 miles
- 2012 – 92,638 miles
- 2010 – 88,904 miles
- 2008 – 76,778 miles
- 2007 – 70,395 miles
- 2006 – 61,344 miles
- 2005 – 53,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounting area corroded at inner sill and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp bracket broken, lamp is still secure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields deteriorating
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded and deteriorated
- AdvisoryMoisture at steering rackRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail131,309 miles (+3,595)4 major1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,309 miles
- Test number
- 314457084123
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm bush mounting area corroded at inner sill and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp bracket broken, lamp is still secure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields deteriorating
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded and deteriorated
- AdvisoryMoisture at steering rack
Pass127,714 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 127,714 miles
- Test number
- 546678132093
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,710 miles (+2,897)2 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,710 miles
- Test number
- 917662384736
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass124,813 miles (+1,790)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 124,813 miles
- Test number
- 359610821434
- AdvisoryChip to Windscreen
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wipers Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush - On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipework Into Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Trailing Arm Bushes - On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,023 miles (+3,310)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 123,023 miles
- Test number
- 231600116747
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside & offside rear coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryNearside front headlamp deteriorating
Pass119,713 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 119,713 miles
- Test number
- 845664501405
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes deteriorating nearside and offside
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer heat shield deteriorating
- AdvisoryFuel tank filler/breather pipe areas corroding
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
- AdvisoryMoisture power steering rack and pump areas
Fail119,713 miles (+4,976)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,713 miles
- Test number
- 158566548079
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes deteriorating nearside and offside
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer heat shield deteriorating
- AdvisoryFuel tank filler/breather pipe areas corroding
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
- AdvisoryMoisture power steering rack and pump areas
Pass114,737 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 114,737 miles
- Test number
- 555471034293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil residue power steering rack / pump area's
Fail114,730 miles (+4,323)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,730 miles
- Test number
- 177235819238
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front sub frame area's (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil residue power steering rack / pump area's
Pass110,407 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 110,407 miles
- Test number
- 179389637854
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen outside swept area
Fail110,404 miles (+4,041)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,404 miles
- Test number
- 871191508628
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.12 (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box area (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen outside swept area
Pass106,363 miles (+2,426)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 106,363 miles
- Test number
- 233658257085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen outside swept area
- AdvisoryMoisture at steering rack
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly loose in upper mount
Pass103,937 miles (+4,410)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 103,937 miles
- Test number
- 695981425111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
- NoteExhaust heat shield loose & rattling
Pass99,527 miles (+4,321)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,527 miles
- Test number
- 997994804195
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,206 miles (+2,568)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,206 miles
- Test number
- 235766883004
- NoteExhaust heat shields rattling
- NoteMoisture around steering rack end
Pass92,638 miles (+3,734)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 92,638 miles
- Test number
- 116785092401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,904 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 88,904 miles
- Test number
- 820696900330
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate is cracked.
Fail88,904 miles (+5,524)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,904 miles
- Test number
- 554365300355
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate is cracked.
Fail83,380 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,380 miles
- Test number
- 522688100091
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass83,380 miles (+6,602)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 83,380 miles
- Test number
- 554668200093
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,778 miles (+6,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 76,778 miles
- Test number
- 930444958374
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass70,395 miles (+9,051)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 70,395 miles
- Test number
- 523707247320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 61,344 miles
- Test number
- 872150046326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,344 miles (+8,318)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,344 miles
- Test number
- 630890246310
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass53,026 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 53,026 miles
- Test number
- 830835665301
- NoteOffside front c.v/ gaiter insecure
Questions about T943 TEV
- Does T943 TEV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T943 TEV expired on 30 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T943 TEV?
- The MOT on T943 TEV expired on 30 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T943 TEV done?
- T943 TEV was recorded at 131,309 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 4,519 miles a year.
- Has T943 TEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T943 TEV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T943 TEV 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 T943 TEV find?
- T943 TEV failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 19 more.
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