Ford Focus
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc
T16 DSAMOT history
T16 DSA is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 163,333 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 DSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 DSA was last recorded at 163,333 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 163,282 miles · 18 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 11,745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,333 miles
- 2025 – 147,432 miles
- 2024 – 137,266 miles
- 2023 – 122,995 miles
- 2022 – 111,511 miles
- 2021 – 91,977 miles
- 2019 – 73,188 miles
- 2018 – 64,702 miles
- 2017 – 53,285 miles
- 2016 – 42,859 miles
- 2015 – 35,002 miles
- 2014 – 27,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,333 miles
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose - REARRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust corroded in places
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,333 miles (+51)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 163,333 miles
- Test number
- 322678454140
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose - REAR
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail163,282 miles (+15,850)3 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,282 miles
- Test number
- 388850355452
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose - REAR
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,432 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 147,432 miles
- Test number
- 241767685585
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose but will not fall off
Fail147,428 miles (+10,162)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,428 miles
- Test number
- 940778270125
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose but will not fall off
Pass137,266 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 137,266 miles
- Test number
- 500244721021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,123 miles (+14,128)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,123 miles
- Test number
- 532983332183
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front condensation inside headlamp unit
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places
Pass122,995 miles (+11,484)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 122,995 miles
- Test number
- 477231495541
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion covering steering, suspension and braking components
- AdvisoryUndertray(s) fitted prevent full inspection
Pass111,511 miles (+19,534)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 111,511 miles
- Test number
- 892180026549
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places
Pass91,977 miles (+18,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 91,977 miles
- Test number
- 590311578050
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places
Pass73,188 miles (+8,486)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,188 miles
- Test number
- 667372533471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,702 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 64,702 miles
- Test number
- 352457803292
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail64,702 miles (+11,417)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,702 miles
- Test number
- 263502218205
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryExhaust centre heatshield loose
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,285 miles (+10,426)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 53,285 miles
- Test number
- 658212031244
- AdvisoryCoolant expansion bottle empty
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,859 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 42,859 miles
- Test number
- 538540378951
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inside surface (3.5.1i)
Fail42,859 miles (+7,857)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,859 miles
- Test number
- 905429493980
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inside surface (3.5.1i)
Pass35,002 miles (+7,334)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 35,002 miles
- Test number
- 196015750491
- 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)
Pass27,668 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 27,668 miles
- Test number
- 335884274451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about T16 DSA
- Does T16 DSA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DSA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 DSA?
- The MOT on T16 DSA is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 DSA done?
- T16 DSA was recorded at 163,333 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 11,745 miles a year.
- Has T16 DSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 DSA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T16 DSA 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 T16 DSA find?
- T16 DSA passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; exhaust shield loose - rear; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.
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