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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T353 PRJMOT history

T353 PRJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 214,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
214,213 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 PRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 PRJ was last recorded at 214,213 miles on 29 May 2026, 946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,267 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
946 miles
Average per year
8,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,213 miles
  • 2025 – 213,267 miles
  • 2024 – 212,453 miles
  • 2023 – 211,029 miles
  • 2022 – 209,249 miles
  • 2021 – 207,685 miles
  • 2020 – 206,801 miles
  • 2019 – 204,569 miles
  • 2018 – 202,866 miles
  • 2017 – 202,108 miles
  • 2016 – 200,659 miles
  • 2015 – 199,258 miles
  • 2014 – 197,960 miles
  • 2013 – 46,938 miles
  • 2012 – 44,245 miles
  • 2011 – 42,253 miles
  • 2010 – 41,100 miles
  • 2009 – 39,864 miles
  • 2008 – 37,901 miles
  • 2007 – 36,242 miles
  • 2006 – 34,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame /axle bush / sills front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear axle and componets are corroding.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Rear axle and components are corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    214,213 miles
    Test number
    271754811752
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame /axle bush / sills front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail214,213 miles (+946)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,213 miles
    Test number
    653758840211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame /axle bush / sills front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass213,267 miles (+814)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    213,267 miles
    Test number
    526908560759
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective front n back (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n front axle corroddid around suspention as well

  4. Pass212,453 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    212,453 miles
    Test number
    302849563770
    • MinorFront Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components are corroding al round

  5. Fail212,453 miles (+1,424)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,453 miles
    Test number
    608040161303
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components are corroding al round

  6. Pass211,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    211,029 miles
    Test number
    160383937158
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses are going foggy
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components are corroding

  7. Fail211,029 miles (+1,780)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,029 miles
    Test number
    711729386510
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses are going foggy
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components are corroding

  8. Pass209,249 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    209,249 miles
    Test number
    325023110487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail209,245 miles (+1,560)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,245 miles
    Test number
    342717297093
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass207,685 miles (+884)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    207,685 miles
    Test number
    684459842019
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is going foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension arms are corroding.

  11. Pass206,801 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    206,801 miles
    Test number
    933528058687
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is deteriorating and baffles are loose inside exhaust.
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components are corroding.

  12. Fail206,801 miles (+2,232)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,801 miles
    Test number
    125303756381
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both are split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is deteriorating and baffles are loose inside exhaust.
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components are corroding.

  13. Pass204,569 miles (+1,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    204,569 miles
    Test number
    702644641697
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside /nearside front brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside /nearside front to rear brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and componets are corroding.

  14. Pass202,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    202,866 miles
    Test number
    591493236156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and componets are corroding.

  15. Fail202,866 miles (+758)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,866 miles
    Test number
    369836377523
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and componets are corroding.

  16. Pass202,108 miles (+1,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    202,108 miles
    Test number
    410658017194
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components are corroding.

  17. Pass200,659 miles (+1,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    200,659 miles
    Test number
    780883810397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle and componets are corroding.

  18. Pass199,258 miles (+1,298)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    199,258 miles
    Test number
    229983855199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear axle is corroding.

  19. Pass197,960 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    197,960 miles
    Test number
    835385034139
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteEmmisions passed on second attempt
    • NoteNearside front headlamp is misted slightly / Oil level low / Slight chip to windscreen

  20. Fail197,960 miles (+151,022)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,960 miles
    Test number
    879935934119
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres are persihing / Both offside tyres are starting to perish / All brake pipes have early signs of corrosion
    • NoteEmmisions passed on second attempt
    • NoteNearside front headlamp is misted slightly / Oil level low / Slight chip to windscreen

  21. Pass46,938 miles (+2,693)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,938 miles
    Test number
    137998243194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth N/S tyre walls perished. Fuel filler pipes corroded

  22. Fail44,245 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,245 miles
    Test number
    678505132106
    • Repaired at testInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass44,245 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,245 miles
    Test number
    706465832139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    239481451410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,253 miles (+1,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    606131051124
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Fail41,100 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    831946040193
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass41,100 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,100 miles
    Test number
    851876940123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,864 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    561312059143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,901 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,901 miles
    Test number
    282131358409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail36,242 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,242 miles
    Test number
    381042857189
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  31. Pass36,242 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,242 miles
    Test number
    894882757136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass34,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,335 miles
    Test number
    170522756179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T353 PRJ

Does T353 PRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T353 PRJ is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T353 PRJ?
The MOT on T353 PRJ is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T353 PRJ done?
T353 PRJ was recorded at 214,213 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 8,998 miles a year.
Has T353 PRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 PRJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T353 PRJ 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 T353 PRJ find?
T353 PRJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around sub frame /axle bush / sills front and rear; vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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