Ford logo

Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

T35 LARMOT history

T35 LAR is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,766 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,923 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T35 LAR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T35 LAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 LAR was last recorded at 147,766 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 13,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,475 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,291 miles
Average per year
7,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,766 miles
  • 2024 – 134,475 miles
  • 2023 – 119,339 miles
  • 2022 – 109,038 miles
  • 2021 – 100,311 miles
  • 2020 – 92,199 miles
  • 2019 – 85,712 miles
  • 2018 – 79,580 miles
  • 2017 – 73,473 miles
  • 2016 – 70,186 miles
  • 2015 – 68,040 miles
  • 2014 – 62,924 miles
  • 2013 – 53,211 miles
  • 2012 – 40,865 miles
  • 2011 – 34,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,766 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    360135299855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,766 miles (+13,291)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    876747233467
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,475 miles (+15,136)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,475 miles
    Test number
    208695339436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,339 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    701765107369
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension showing signs of corrosion

  5. Fail119,339 miles (+10,301)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    162634594125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass109,038 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,038 miles
    Test number
    173500047672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,311 miles
    Test number
    846463276998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,311 miles (+8,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,311 miles
    Test number
    630774223251
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass92,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,199 miles
    Test number
    702385507816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,199 miles (+6,487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,199 miles
    Test number
    292323825693
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,712 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,712 miles
    Test number
    142573201863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,580 miles
    Test number
    217447351413
    • AdvisoryEmissions test only just passed owing to fluid seeping from core plugs and seeping on to electrics.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener.

  13. Fail79,580 miles (+6,107)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,580 miles
    Test number
    812300757845
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test only just passed owing to fluid seeping from core plugs and seeping on to electrics.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener.

  14. Pass73,473 miles (+3,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,473 miles
    Test number
    425890193074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass70,186 miles (+2,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    643289134176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass68,040 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    199564475185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,006 miles (+5,082)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,006 miles
    Test number
    127650875106
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Pass62,924 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    998229454208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,920 miles (+9,709)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,920 miles
    Test number
    955965954234
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass53,211 miles (+12,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,211 miles
    Test number
    938865353257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass40,865 miles (+6,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,865 miles
    Test number
    636044152272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass34,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    519108941215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T35 LAR

Does T35 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 LAR is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T35 LAR?
The MOT on T35 LAR is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 LAR done?
T35 LAR was recorded at 147,766 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,923 miles a year.
Has T35 LAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 LAR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T35 LAR 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 T35 LAR find?
T35 LAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T35 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.