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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

W228 PHWMOT history

W228 PHW is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2023.

W228 PHW red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
49,572 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 PHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 PHW was last recorded at 49,572 miles on 13 Apr 2023, 1,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,801 miles · 5 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,771 miles
Average per year
1,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 49,572 miles
  • 2021 – 47,801 miles
  • 2018 – 44,990 miles
  • 2017 – 38,181 miles
  • 2016 – 33,115 miles
  • 2015 – 28,416 miles
  • 2014 – 28,088 miles
  • 2013 – 27,715 miles
  • 2012 – 26,975 miles
  • 2011 – 26,389 miles
  • 2010 – 25,630 miles
  • 2009 – 24,751 miles
  • 2008 – 23,374 miles
  • 2007 – 21,737 miles
  • 2006 – 19,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,572 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer covering breaking apart

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,572 miles (+1,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    750732764083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer covering breaking apart

  2. Pass47,801 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    336812991374
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plates in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is 21 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is 16 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is 10 years old
    • AdvisoryRear brake performance poor, has only just met overall pass requirements, attention required
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Fail47,801 miles (+2,811)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    318723128953
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plates in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is 21 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is 16 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is 10 years old
    • AdvisoryRear brake performance poor, has only just met overall pass requirements, attention required
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass44,990 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    590530090609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail44,989 miles (+6,808)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,989 miles
    Test number
    817242920379
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass38,181 miles (+5,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,181 miles
    Test number
    311194943720
    • AdvisoryBATTERY INSECURE BUT NOT ABLE TO FALL FROM ITS MOUNTING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass33,115 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,115 miles
    Test number
    205225312871
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

  8. Fail33,001 miles (+4,585)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,001 miles
    Test number
    490561962970
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

  9. Pass28,416 miles (+328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,416 miles
    Test number
    521116398192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in outer sidewall but no cords showing
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp

  10. Pass28,088 miles (+373)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,088 miles
    Test number
    349354924241
    • NotePower steering rack damp
    • NoteSmall cut in outer side wall of nearside front tyre,but not showing cords

  11. Pass27,715 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    556950323253
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing very low inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  12. Fail27,706 miles (+731)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,706 miles
    Test number
    817139113266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing very low inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  13. Fail26,975 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,975 miles
    Test number
    578740922226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  14. Pass26,975 miles (+586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,975 miles
    Test number
    865610122261
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  15. Pass26,389 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    296650921282
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  16. Fail26,389 miles (+759)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    647360821207
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  17. Pass25,630 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,630 miles
    Test number
    201102820284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,751 miles (+1,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,751 miles
    Test number
    500704729222
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

  19. Fail23,374 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,374 miles
    Test number
    582645938262
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant hose from radiator to expansion tank contaminated with oil and has expanded and gone soft. in danger of bursting.

  20. Pass23,374 miles (+1,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,374 miles
    Test number
    980855338289
    • NoteCoolant hose from radiator to expansion tank contaminated with oil and has expanded and gone soft. in danger of bursting.

  21. Pass21,737 miles (+2,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,737 miles
    Test number
    972479327215
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  22. Pass19,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,101 miles
    Test number
    202647036277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 PHW

Does W228 PHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 PHW expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 PHW?
The MOT on W228 PHW expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 PHW done?
W228 PHW was recorded at 49,572 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2023, an average of 1,832 miles a year.
Has W228 PHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 PHW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
Has the mileage on W228 PHW 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 W228 PHW find?
W228 PHW passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir; rear exhaust box outer covering breaking apart.

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