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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,596 cc

M88 DWBMOT history

M88 DWB is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

M88 DWB red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,748 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 DWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 DWB was last recorded at 117,748 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,746 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,748 miles
  • 2025 – 112,620 miles
  • 2024 – 106,510 miles
  • 2023 – 98,307 miles
  • 2022 – 93,789 miles
  • 2021 – 89,661 miles
  • 2020 – 82,797 miles
  • 2019 – 73,918 miles
  • 2018 – 63,680 miles
  • 2017 – 53,531 miles
  • 2016 – 46,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,748 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust noisy flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front tyres worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,748 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,748 miles
    Test number
    139172791640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail117,746 miles (+5,126)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,746 miles
    Test number
    908306202927
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass112,620 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,620 miles
    Test number
    835270607011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,510 miles
    Test number
    369834756946
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail106,510 miles (+8,203)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,510 miles
    Test number
    732122629828
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass98,307 miles (+4,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,307 miles
    Test number
    600206855594
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass93,789 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    425974658556
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail93,788 miles (+4,127)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,788 miles
    Test number
    357519036449
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass89,661 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,661 miles
    Test number
    546993742029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail89,661 miles (+6,864)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,661 miles
    Test number
    675208087827
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass82,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,797 miles
    Test number
    626550424954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,797 miles (+8,879)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,797 miles
    Test number
    917792792948
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass73,918 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    258297063851
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy flexi (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  14. Fail73,918 miles (+10,238)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    639123040950
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy flexi (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. Pass63,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,680 miles
    Test number
    186650884691
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door has damage
  16. Fail63,680 miles (+10,149)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,680 miles
    Test number
    426721741552
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door has damage
  17. Pass53,531 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,531 miles
    Test number
    992749903015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass46,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    788501672381
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M88 DWB

Does M88 DWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 DWB is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M88 DWB?
The MOT on M88 DWB is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 DWB done?
M88 DWB was recorded at 117,748 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,113 miles a year.
Has M88 DWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 DWB has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on M88 DWB 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 M88 DWB find?
M88 DWB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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