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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T968 ALOMOT history

T968 ALO is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
102,451 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T968 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T968 ALO was last recorded at 102,451 miles on 28 Jan 2023, 1,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,269 miles · 15 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,182 miles
Average per year
3,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,451 miles
  • 2022 – 101,269 miles
  • 2021 – 99,911 miles
  • 2020 – 98,398 miles
  • 2019 – 96,917 miles
  • 2018 – 94,305 miles
  • 2017 – 90,808 miles
  • 2016 – 85,955 miles
  • 2015 – 81,502 miles
  • 2014 – 76,825 miles
  • 2013 – 71,596 miles
  • 2012 – 67,848 miles
  • 2011 – 64,652 miles
  • 2010 – 61,779 miles
  • 2009 – 56,992 miles
  • 2008 – 50,996 miles
  • 2007 – 46,361 miles
  • 2006 – 42,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,451 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,451 miles (+1,182)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,451 miles
    Test number
    659266019822
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,269 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    377553518837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail101,269 miles (+1,358)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    619819578194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,911 miles (+1,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,911 miles
    Test number
    610056458522
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror damaged, no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass98,398 miles (+1,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,398 miles
    Test number
    723581960333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,917 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    404046576307
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail96,917 miles (+2,612)1 dangerous3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    260659656568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass94,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    512032749872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail94,305 miles (+3,497)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    817048298889
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass90,808 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,808 miles
    Test number
    317165299762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    327708897607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail85,955 miles (+4,453)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    937226681530
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    495606725008
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail81,502 miles (+4,677)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    578056325094
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,825 miles
    Test number
    659412924015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail76,825 miles (+5,229)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,825 miles
    Test number
    839082224088
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,596 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    916524323065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    618726522078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,848 miles (+3,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    908476322047
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass64,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,652 miles
    Test number
    165165821087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,652 miles (+2,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,652 miles
    Test number
    138135221093
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  22. Pass61,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    672096420028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,779 miles (+4,787)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    142326020466
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass56,992 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,992 miles
    Test number
    960849619015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,996 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    190048118468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,361 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    260646027005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,223 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    154161116480
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass42,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    294091616062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T968 ALO

Does T968 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T968 ALO expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T968 ALO?
The MOT on T968 ALO expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T968 ALO done?
T968 ALO was recorded at 102,451 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2023, an average of 3,533 miles a year.
Has T968 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T968 ALO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T968 ALO 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 T968 ALO find?
T968 ALO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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