
Ford Focus
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
T356 SEVMOT history
T356 SEV is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 129,516 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T356 SEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T356 SEV was last recorded at 129,516 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 129,514 miles · 13 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 129,516 miles
- 2022 – 125,950 miles
- 2021 – 122,893 miles
- 2020 – 119,991 miles
- 2019 – 116,414 miles
- 2018 – 111,621 miles
- 2017 – 106,884 miles
- 2016 – 102,534 miles
- 2015 – 92,504 miles
- 2014 – 84,005 miles
- 2013 – 78,369 miles
- 2012 – 74,398 miles
- 2011 – 70,676 miles
- 2010 – 66,204 miles
- 2009 – 61,964 miles
- 2008 – 58,970 miles
- 2007 – 55,526 miles
- 2006 – 48,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,516 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 129,516 miles
- Test number
- 787761443775
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,514 miles (+3,564)1 dangerous6 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,514 miles
- Test number
- 388012613864
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,950 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 125,950 miles
- Test number
- 223843206532
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,949 miles (+3,056)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,949 miles
- Test number
- 267792063374
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,893 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 122,893 miles
- Test number
- 143894576568
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail122,893 miles (+2,902)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,893 miles
- Test number
- 177198196920
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass119,991 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 119,991 miles
- Test number
- 491161393874
- AdvisoryFront no plate damage
- AdvisoryNoises when rocking steering wheel
Fail119,991 miles (+3,577)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,991 miles
- Test number
- 768967133569
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront no plate damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror damage
- AdvisoryNoises when rocking steering wheel
Pass116,414 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 116,414 miles
- Test number
- 227391423476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,413 miles (+4,792)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,413 miles
- Test number
- 974741844051
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,621 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 111,621 miles
- Test number
- 159498286222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (2.4.G.1)
Fail111,621 miles (+4,737)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,621 miles
- Test number
- 408758692935
- FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x 2 (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (2.4.G.1)
Pass106,884 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 106,884 miles
- Test number
- 119794587203
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail106,884 miles (+4,350)16 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,884 miles
- Test number
- 407385967133
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor holed (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,534 miles
- Test number
- 890662676215
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail102,534 miles (+10,030)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,534 miles
- Test number
- 750990051402
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass92,504 miles (+8,499)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,504 miles
- Test number
- 227604005163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 84,005 miles
- Test number
- 117795594091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,005 miles (+5,636)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,005 miles
- Test number
- 805985494002
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass78,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 78,369 miles
- Test number
- 905455183084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,369 miles (+3,971)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,369 miles
- Test number
- 959685383035
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,398 miles (+3,722)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,398 miles
- Test number
- 299887102475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail70,676 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,676 miles
- Test number
- 358385201119
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteSlight play in suspension bushes
Pass70,676 miles (+4,472)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 70,676 miles
- Test number
- 768195801108
- NoteSlight play in suspension bushes
Pass66,204 miles (+4,240)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 66,204 miles
- Test number
- 661142800176
- NoteSlight play in steering and suspension bushes
- NoteSurface corrosion on chassis and running gear
Fail61,964 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,964 miles
- Test number
- 373969099043
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteClutch pedal has excessive travel
Pass61,964 miles (+2,994)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 61,964 miles
- Test number
- 523679199038
- NoteClutch pedal has excessive travel
Pass58,970 miles (+3,444)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 58,970 miles
- Test number
- 100561608137
- NoteCoil springs & running gear show signs of heavy corrosion.
Pass55,526 miles (+6,768)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 55,526 miles
- Test number
- 224366007158
- NoteSurface corrosion on running gear.
Pass48,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 48,758 miles
- Test number
- 923043906158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T356 SEV
- Does T356 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T356 SEV expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T356 SEV?
- The MOT on T356 SEV expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T356 SEV done?
- T356 SEV was recorded at 129,516 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
- Has T356 SEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T356 SEV has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T356 SEV 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 T356 SEV find?
- T356 SEV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.
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