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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T961 HVVMOT history

T961 HVV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
56,471 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 HVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 HVV was last recorded at 56,471 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 3,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,160 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,311 miles
Average per year
2,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 56,471 miles
  • 2021 – 53,160 miles
  • 2019 – 48,410 miles
  • 2018 – 44,237 miles
  • 2017 – 40,075 miles
  • 2016 – 35,612 miles
  • 2015 – 30,345 miles
  • 2014 – 24,596 miles
  • 2013 – 21,002 miles
  • 2012 – 20,377 miles
  • 2011 – 19,561 miles
  • 2010 – 18,577 miles
  • 2009 – 17,694 miles
  • 2008 – 16,736 miles
  • 2007 – 15,756 miles
  • 2006 – 14,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central exhaust heat shield broken but not likely to fall away from vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    817247306903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,460 miles (+3,300)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    780456995001
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass53,160 miles (+2)5 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    714629639780
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield broken but not likely to fall away from vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail53,158 miles (+4,748)2 major5 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    200616429743
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield broken but not likely to fall away from vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,410 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,410 miles
    Test number
    873184843615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,362 miles (+4,125)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    795377202738
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass44,237 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,237 miles
    Test number
    609302015598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail44,182 miles (+4,107)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    176690932263
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass40,075 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    191527338830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass35,612 miles (+5,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,612 miles
    Test number
    111057856787
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass30,345 miles (+5,749)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    515278195128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated/heavily cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

  12. Pass24,596 miles (+3,594)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,596 miles
    Test number
    746355784160
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated/cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

  13. Pass21,002 miles (+625)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,002 miles
    Test number
    195888263141
    • NoteExhaust centre + rear box corroded
    • NoteSmall cracks in rear tyres

  14. Pass20,377 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,377 miles
    Test number
    206741372462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,561 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,561 miles
    Test number
    136218251188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,577 miles (+883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,577 miles
    Test number
    404709550152
    • NoteExhaust very rusty

  17. Pass17,694 miles (+958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    281524659149
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust box outer skins rotted poss very slight blow

  18. Pass16,736 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,736 miles
    Test number
    332103968153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,756 miles
    Test number
    894579667177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,756 miles (+1,033)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,756 miles
    Test number
    464319167157
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass14,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,723 miles
    Test number
    283496866455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T961 HVV

Does T961 HVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T961 HVV expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T961 HVV?
The MOT on T961 HVV expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T961 HVV done?
T961 HVV was recorded at 56,471 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 2,654 miles a year.
Has T961 HVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 HVV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T961 HVV 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 T961 HVV find?
T961 HVV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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