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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T288 OCLMOT history

T288 OCL is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
65,427 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 OCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 OCL was last recorded at 65,427 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,427 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,427 miles
  • 2025 – 64,208 miles
  • 2024 – 63,498 miles
  • 2023 – 62,488 miles
  • 2022 – 61,449 miles
  • 2021 – 60,438 miles
  • 2020 – 60,084 miles
  • 2019 – 58,488 miles
  • 2018 – 56,848 miles
  • 2017 – 55,645 miles
  • 2016 – 53,986 miles
  • 2015 – 52,323 miles
  • 2014 – 50,861 miles
  • 2013 – 49,117 miles
  • 2012 – 48,040 miles
  • 2011 – 46,147 miles
  • 2010 – 44,293 miles
  • 2009 – 41,589 miles
  • 2008 – 38,807 miles
  • 2007 – 35,171 miles
  • 2006 – 31,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,427 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    658757394701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,427 miles (+1,219)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    269073264607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass64,208 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,208 miles
    Test number
    911645058809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,498 miles
    Test number
    922431738397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,490 miles (+1,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,490 miles
    Test number
    710741784319
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  6. Pass62,488 miles (+1,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    805079476259
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,449 miles (+1,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    970924991109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass60,438 miles (+354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,438 miles
    Test number
    245699190023
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,084 miles (+9)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    751507387744
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail60,075 miles (+1,587)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    381623647714
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass58,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    917324126816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,488 miles (+1,640)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    436150699049
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass56,848 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    962944138482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,645 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,645 miles
    Test number
    885848013904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,986 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    482856358148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,323 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    156242015143
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass52,323 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    678132715190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,861 miles (+1,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    598654814101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass49,117 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,117 miles
    Test number
    897427603158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,040 miles (+1,893)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    229529602427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded on inner face
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  21. Pass46,147 miles (+1,854)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    596293401140
    • NoteFront brake disc inner faces slightly pitted and corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  22. Pass44,293 miles (+2,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    931925700116
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass41,589 miles (+2,782)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,589 miles
    Test number
    833318909167
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
  24. Pass38,807 miles (+3,636)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,807 miles
    Test number
    483003318110
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
  25. Fail35,171 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    512390017147
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  26. Pass35,171 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    903150317106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,458 miles
    Test number
    511380016142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 OCL

Does T288 OCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 OCL is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T288 OCL?
The MOT on T288 OCL is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T288 OCL done?
T288 OCL was recorded at 65,427 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,692 miles a year.
Has T288 OCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 OCL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T288 OCL 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 T288 OCL find?
T288 OCL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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