Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc
T111 DLEMOT history
T111 DLE is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 26 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 118,280 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T111 DLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T111 DLE was last recorded at 118,280 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 4,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,261 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,019 miles
- Average per year
- 8,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,280 miles
- 2024 – 114,261 miles
- 2023 – 109,872 miles
- 2022 – 103,699 miles
- 2021 – 96,309 miles
- 2020 – 90,911 miles
- 2019 – 83,931 miles
- 2018 – 73,333 miles
- 2017 – 52,422 miles
- 2016 – 39,422 miles
- 2015 – 29,910 miles
- 2014 – 16,176 miles
- 2012 – 11,783 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,280 miles
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Face Poor Contact 60% Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Has Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Face Poor Contact 60% Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Outer sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,280 miles (+4,019)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 118,280 miles
- Test number
- 470118498004
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Face Poor Contact 60% Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Has Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Face Poor Contact 60% Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass114,261 miles (+4,389)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 114,261 miles
- Test number
- 527868119809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge, Unable To Determine Tyre Life, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.21, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge, Unable To Determine Tyre Life, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.31, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,872 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 109,872 miles
- Test number
- 634052004123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Contact On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Contact On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail109,782 miles (+6,083)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,782 miles
- Test number
- 579216190352
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Contact On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Contact On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass103,699 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 103,699 miles
- Test number
- 914892767566
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, unable to fully inspect the sill as covers are fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, unable to fully inspect the sill as covers are fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail103,692 miles (+7,383)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,692 miles
- Test number
- 477272151068
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, unable to fully inspect the sill as covers are fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, unable to fully inspect the sill as covers are fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass96,309 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 96,309 miles
- Test number
- 138731967872
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,304 miles (+5,393)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,304 miles
- Test number
- 707992632649
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,911 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 90,911 miles
- Test number
- 137212754415
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail90,900 miles (+6,969)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,900 miles
- Test number
- 869365942590
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.54 actual is 2.59 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,931 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,931 miles
- Test number
- 440689921397
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill is damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,927 miles (+10,594)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,927 miles
- Test number
- 105083699548
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill is damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,333 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 73,333 miles
- Test number
- 328640542552
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,324 miles (+9,821)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,324 miles
- Test number
- 374423500219
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% @56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,503 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 63,503 miles
- Test number
- 472012118817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades poor to clear the windscreen
Fail63,498 miles (+11,076)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,498 miles
- Test number
- 651859959847
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades poor to clear the windscreen
Pass52,422 miles (+13,000)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 52,422 miles
- Test number
- 465907601448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,422 miles (+9,512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 39,422 miles
- Test number
- 169343087364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.95 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.23mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres inner edges zero tread or almost zero
Pass29,910 miles (+13,734)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 29,910 miles
- Test number
- 546444945036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres in centre tread blocks cracking/perishing
Pass16,176 miles (+4,393)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 16,176 miles
- Test number
- 787421154014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,783 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 11,783 miles
- Test number
- 359751892267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T111 DLE
- Does T111 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 DLE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T111 DLE?
- The MOT on T111 DLE is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T111 DLE done?
- T111 DLE was recorded at 118,280 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,136 miles a year.
- Has T111 DLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T111 DLE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T111 DLE 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 T111 DLE find?
- T111 DLE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face poor contact 60% corroded, and 4 more.
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