Repair decision support

What should happen after the MOT?

A transparent view of recorded MOT history, your quote and the assumptions behind a repair, monitor or replace conversation.

Report ID AM-2409-FX Prepared from fixture data

This is not a safety determination or mechanical diagnosis. MOT history records past test observations. Arrange a qualified inspection for current faults and follow professional advice about whether a vehicle is safe to use.

KT19 LXR

Vehicle in this report

2019 Ford Focus · 1.0 EcoBoost

Petrol · First used 18 Apr 2019 · 62,840 miles recorded at latest test

01 · Current view

A conversation worth having before spending

Review with a mechanic

Suggested next stepModerate confidence

Obtain a second quote or inspection

Your entered repair quote is a meaningful part of the 12-month cost picture, but the current record does not tell us the present condition of the vehicle. Confirm the work, urgency and warranty with a qualified mechanic before choosing.

Your repair quote £1,150 User supplied · VAT assumed included

12-month range £2,985–3,480 Includes repair, fuel and entered ownership costs

02 · Compare scenarios

Change an assumption to see what moves

Derived · calculation v0.1

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Repair now

Uses your repair quote as entered, plus the running-cost assumptions below.

Estimated 12-month total£3,233Central estimate · not a quote

What changes the result most: the entered repair quote and your annual mileage. A £300 change to the repair quote moves the central estimate by £300; fuel prices are a smaller part of this example.

03 · Recorded evidence

MOT history, in context

Retrieved 05 Sep 2026

2Failures in last 5 tests

7Advisories in last 5 tests

4Years of recorded history shown

+18,240Miles since first recorded test

! Recurring categories describe wording recorded in past MOT results. They are not a diagnosis, prediction or statement about the vehicle today.

04 · Your inputs

Assumptions behind the estimate

User supplied

Annual mileage milesUsed for fuel only; actual mileage may differ. Repair quote £Your quote; not supplied or verified by this service. Fuel price £ / litreFixture national-average baseline; override if needed. Real-world economy mpgIllustrative assumption; check your vehicle and driving. Insurance + parking £ / yearYour entered ownership costs. Replacement price £User-entered purchase price; not a valuation.

05 · Prepare for the conversation

Questions to ask a qualified mechanic

Which specific component has failed or needs attention now? Is the quoted work urgent, or can the vehicle be inspected before repair? What is included in the quote, and what warranty applies? Are there other findings that materially change the repair outlook?

06 · Evidence & limits

Know what each number means

Official fact

Recorded in the supplied MOT fixture history.

Derived

Calculated from the displayed inputs and versioned rules.

User supplied

Entered by the owner; not checked by this service.

Source / inputUsed forStatus

DVSA MOT HistoryAuthorised source · fixture snapshotTest dates, result, mileage, defectsCurrent fixture

DESNZ weekly fuel pricesNational average · effective 04 Sep 2026Fuel-cost baselineContext only

Your inputsCaptured for this local report onlyQuote, mileage, ownership, replacementUser supplied

Important limitations

A past MOT record does not establish the present condition or safety of the vehicle.
Repair costs, fuel economy and replacement assumptions can be wrong or incomplete.
This report does not include service history, recalls, insurance, finance, valuation or live garage availability.
Check official sources and obtain professional advice before acting.