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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T97 OAMMOT history

T97 OAM is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
121,738 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 OAM
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 OAM was last recorded at 121,738 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 2,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,072 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,666 miles
Average per year
4,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,738 miles
  • 2021 – 119,072 miles
  • 2020 – 116,427 miles
  • 2019 – 113,413 miles
  • 2018 – 109,717 miles
  • 2017 – 106,710 miles
  • 2016 – 102,868 miles
  • 2015 – 98,730 miles
  • 2014 – 94,259 miles
  • 2013 – 89,364 miles
  • 2012 – 84,514 miles
  • 2011 – 80,037 miles
  • 2010 – 75,842 miles
  • 2009 – 71,240 miles
  • 2008 – 65,916 miles
  • 2007 – 60,276 miles
  • 2006 – 54,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,738 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,738 miles (+2,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,738 miles
    Test number
    989944236969
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,072 miles
    Test number
    212686920444
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail119,072 miles (+2,645)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,072 miles
    Test number
    770233739256
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass116,427 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,427 miles
    Test number
    268057006866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,413 miles (+3,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,413 miles
    Test number
    433399832406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,717 miles (+3,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    938037204477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    730262466901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,710 miles (+3,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    521759061406
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened roll bar link ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass102,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    316044226488
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  10. Fail102,867 miles (+4,137)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,867 miles
    Test number
    247794372580
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  11. Pass98,730 miles (+4,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,730 miles
    Test number
    469001085591
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades end of blades worn

  12. Pass94,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    236138564291
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail94,259 miles (+4,895)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    216948864240
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass89,364 miles (+4,850)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    318466873279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCan not see bottom of rear springs
    • NoteGeneral condition represents the age of the vechile

  15. Pass84,514 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    379577072450
    • 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)
    • NoteCan't see bottom of rear springs

  16. Fail84,514 miles (+4,477)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    186637672246
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSeat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteCan't see bottom of rear springs

  17. Fail80,037 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    666380671212
    • Repaired at testSeat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass80,037 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    745870171251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,842 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    561421270282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,240 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,240 miles
    Test number
    694399479202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,916 miles
    Test number
    520184878205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,916 miles (+5,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,916 miles
    Test number
    772334178264
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass60,276 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,276 miles
    Test number
    542036677224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,933 miles
    Test number
    301670776483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 OAM

Does T97 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 OAM expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 OAM?
The MOT on T97 OAM expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 OAM done?
T97 OAM was recorded at 121,738 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
Has T97 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 OAM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T97 OAM 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 T97 OAM find?
T97 OAM passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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