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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T288 PBVMOT history

T288 PBV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
139,619 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 PBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 PBV was last recorded at 139,619 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 2,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,533 miles · 1 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,086 miles
Average per year
4,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,619 miles
  • 2021 – 137,533 miles
  • 2020 – 135,882 miles
  • 2019 – 132,073 miles
  • 2018 – 128,706 miles
  • 2017 – 126,326 miles
  • 2016 – 122,590 miles
  • 2015 – 120,323 miles
  • 2014 – 116,399 miles
  • 2013 – 112,233 miles
  • 2012 – 108,559 miles
  • 2011 – 104,573 miles
  • 2010 – 100,801 miles
  • 2009 – 97,187 miles
  • 2008 – 91,433 miles
  • 2007 – 85,710 miles
  • 2006 – 74,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,619 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • 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

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,619 miles (+2,086)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,619 miles
    Test number
    382772785865
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,533 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,533 miles
    Test number
    421515385332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail137,533 miles (+1,651)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,533 miles
    Test number
    632292561282
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,882 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,882 miles
    Test number
    832622551895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,881 miles (+3,808)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,881 miles
    Test number
    352356867047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,073 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,073 miles
    Test number
    581742135150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail132,073 miles (+3,367)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,073 miles
    Test number
    308160831703
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,706 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,706 miles
    Test number
    346950282975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension componets starting to corrode

  9. Fail128,706 miles (+2,380)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,706 miles
    Test number
    358800159911
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension componets starting to corrode

  10. Pass126,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    820666727606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail126,326 miles (+3,736)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    976094708989
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass122,590 miles (+2,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,590 miles
    Test number
    555796976140
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • 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)

  13. Pass120,323 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,323 miles
    Test number
    408152475004
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail120,323 miles (+3,924)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,323 miles
    Test number
    659422975098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass116,399 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,399 miles
    Test number
    225063274050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,233 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,233 miles
    Test number
    699798953016
    • NoteFuel filler pipes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Fail112,233 miles (+3,674)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,233 miles
    Test number
    106568053002
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteFuel filler pipes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  18. Pass108,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,559 miles
    Test number
    895283872095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,558 miles (+3,985)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,558 miles
    Test number
    305183872054
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail104,573 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,573 miles
    Test number
    107636551002
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass104,573 miles (+3,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,573 miles
    Test number
    446956151016
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass100,801 miles (+3,614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,801 miles
    Test number
    422184360071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass97,187 miles (+5,754)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,187 miles
    Test number
    742927879089
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteO/s/ inner cv boot leaking grease

  24. Pass91,433 miles (+5,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    491061778016
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/r wheel bearings.

  25. Pass85,710 miles (+10,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    661648377086
    • NoteRear tyres worn close to legal limits.

  26. Pass74,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    852301886056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T288 PBV

Does T288 PBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 PBV expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 PBV?
The MOT on T288 PBV expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T288 PBV done?
T288 PBV was recorded at 139,619 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 4,068 miles a year.
Has T288 PBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 PBV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T288 PBV 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 PBV find?
T288 PBV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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