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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,521 cc

T23 TPFMOT history

T23 TPF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2025
Mileage
87,235 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 TPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 TPF was last recorded at 87,235 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2019: 70,641 miles, lower than 80,369 miles on 12 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,258 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
977 miles
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,235 miles
  • 2023 – 86,258 miles
  • 2022 – 82,892 miles
  • 2021 – 77,153 miles
  • 2020 – 76,120 miles
  • 2019 – 70,641 miles
  • 2018 – 80,369 miles
  • 2017 – 74,794 miles
  • 2016 – 69,778 miles
  • 2015 – 63,763 miles
  • 2014 – 54,958 miles
  • 2013 – 50,169 miles
  • 2012 – 45,877 miles
  • 2011 – 43,112 miles
  • 2010 – 31,326 miles
  • 2008 – 24,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Reverse lights inopp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,235 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,235 miles
    Test number
    271085763614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,235 miles (+977)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,235 miles
    Test number
    538053217448
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    932500229471
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail86,258 miles (+3,366)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    640148722507
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    579674091208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,892 miles (+5,739)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    209095144549
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached from bottom arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Mounting bracket snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear No Reverse light

  7. Pass77,153 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    349821489013
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inopp

  8. Fail77,151 miles (+1,031)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    541760000313
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inopp

  9. Pass76,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,120 miles
    Test number
    279893503840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail76,112 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,112 miles
    Test number
    756593635186
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    915940929846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail70,641 miles (-9,728)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    421154185881
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass80,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,369 miles
    Test number
    688013925804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail80,369 miles (+5,575)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,369 miles
    Test number
    472546228886
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass74,794 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,794 miles
    Test number
    351370354045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass69,778 miles (+6,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,778 miles
    Test number
    655912201779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass63,763 miles (+8,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,763 miles
    Test number
    930396981590
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass54,958 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    719314084081
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass50,169 miles (+387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,169 miles
    Test number
    645061143123
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass49,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,782 miles
    Test number
    727182493074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail49,782 miles (+3,905)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,782 miles
    Test number
    428982693045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,877 miles (+2,765)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    137437982488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres affected by mishaping , upon inner tread areas.

  23. Pass43,112 miles (+11,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    845990981001
    • NoteRear tyre unevenly worn

  24. Pass31,326 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,326 miles
    Test number
    650454670023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    970895868321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 TPF

Does T23 TPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 TPF expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 TPF?
The MOT on T23 TPF expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 TPF done?
T23 TPF was recorded at 87,235 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has T23 TPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 TPF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 TPF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T23 TPF find?
T23 TPF passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arm corroded.

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