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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T997 TEVMOT history

T997 TEV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2023
Mileage
134,276 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 TEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 TEV was last recorded at 134,276 miles on 20 May 2022, 2,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,810 miles · 13 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,466 miles
Average per year
4,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,276 miles
  • 2021 – 131,810 miles
  • 2020 – 130,318 miles
  • 2019 – 127,778 miles
  • 2018 – 123,791 miles
  • 2017 – 120,144 miles
  • 2016 – 116,929 miles
  • 2015 – 113,739 miles
  • 2014 – 109,588 miles
  • 2013 – 108,359 miles
  • 2012 – 107,636 miles
  • 2011 – 106,816 miles
  • 2010 – 98,529 miles
  • 2009 – 86,526 miles
  • 2008 – 78,037 miles
  • 2007 – 68,027 miles
  • 2006 – 60,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,276 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    575404777541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,275 miles (+2,465)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,275 miles
    Test number
    693238517688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    661214246943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail131,810 miles (+1,492)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    272109778953
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass130,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,318 miles
    Test number
    255564140460
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail130,318 miles (+2,540)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,318 miles
    Test number
    941181860475
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,778 miles (+3,987)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,778 miles
    Test number
    381957948341
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass123,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    837557459597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,791 miles (+3,647)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    423355348537
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass120,144 miles (+3,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    572651054520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass116,929 miles (+3,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    497140370829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass113,739 miles (+4,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,739 miles
    Test number
    906928045100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass109,588 miles (+1,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,588 miles
    Test number
    766191754187
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass108,359 miles (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    535157553111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass107,636 miles (+820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,636 miles
    Test number
    688844252188
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,816 miles (+8,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,816 miles
    Test number
    546532231142
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass98,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,529 miles
    Test number
    332241840188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,529 miles (+12,003)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,529 miles
    Test number
    254990340459
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth boot struts not working

  19. Pass86,526 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    181410149182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail86,517 miles (+8,480)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    560419339125
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass78,037 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,037 miles
    Test number
    173331938125
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail78,018 miles (+9,991)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    130600638120
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass68,027 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    231900037485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,544 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,544 miles
    Test number
    941532236108
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Questions about T997 TEV

Does T997 TEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T997 TEV expired on 10 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T997 TEV?
The MOT on T997 TEV expired on 10 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T997 TEV done?
T997 TEV was recorded at 134,276 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
Has T997 TEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 TEV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T997 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 T997 TEV find?
T997 TEV passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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