Ford Focus
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
T963 SWCMOT history
T963 SWC is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,641 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 112,641 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 13 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T963 SWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T963 SWC was last recorded at 112,641 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 112,636 miles · 19 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 112,641 miles
- 2021 – 108,017 miles
- 2020 – 103,057 miles
- 2016 – 92,151 miles
- 2015 – 83,667 miles
- 2014 – 81,292 miles
- 2013 – 78,506 miles
- 2012 – 76,234 miles
- 2011 – 73,933 miles
- 2010 – 70,115 miles
- 2009 – 58,749 miles
- 2008 – 51,734 miles
- 2007 – 45,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,641 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Fuel straps corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,641 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 112,641 miles
- Test number
- 758059073716
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Fail112,636 miles (+4,619)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,636 miles
- Test number
- 735806271597
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass108,017 miles (+4,960)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 108,017 miles
- Test number
- 745866332633
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills and surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryO/s handbrake mounting corroded
- AdvisoryRear inner wheel arch covers fitted
Pass103,057 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 103,057 miles
- Test number
- 103505800987
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel straps corroded
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail103,051 miles (+10,900)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,051 miles
- Test number
- 472208536489
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel straps corroded
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass92,151 miles (+1,116)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 92,151 miles
- Test number
- 822778452962
- AdvisoryBrake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail91,035 miles (+7,368)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,035 miles
- Test number
- 899066043005
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,667 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 83,667 miles
- Test number
- 339709725010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,667 miles (+2,375)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,667 miles
- Test number
- 736728125050
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass81,292 miles (+2,786)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 81,292 miles
- Test number
- 626509724007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,506 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 78,506 miles
- Test number
- 599515523040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail78,506 miles (+2,272)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,506 miles
- Test number
- 936625423082
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass76,234 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 76,234 miles
- Test number
- 596523922087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail76,230 miles (+2,297)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,230 miles
- Test number
- 199703022469
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,933 miles (+3,818)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 73,933 miles
- Test number
- 757706321059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 70,115 miles
- Test number
- 841571320087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,115 miles (+11,366)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,115 miles
- Test number
- 264921220048
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass58,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 58,749 miles
- Test number
- 552082729031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,749 miles (+7,015)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,749 miles
- Test number
- 651352929004
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass51,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 51,734 miles
- Test number
- 181763928410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,734 miles (+6,316)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,734 miles
- Test number
- 813043028043
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 45,418 miles
- Test number
- 134490937402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,418 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,418 miles
- Test number
- 924979227029
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T963 SWC
- Does T963 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T963 SWC expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T963 SWC?
- The MOT on T963 SWC expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T963 SWC done?
- T963 SWC was recorded at 112,641 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 4,345 miles a year.
- Has T963 SWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T963 SWC has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on T963 SWC 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 T963 SWC find?
- T963 SWC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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