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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T396 ATLMOT history

T396 ATL is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
90,976 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 ATL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 ATL was last recorded at 90,976 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,972 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,976 miles
  • 2023 – 87,377 miles
  • 2022 – 84,231 miles
  • 2021 – 80,835 miles
  • 2020 – 78,295 miles
  • 2019 – 75,262 miles
  • 2018 – 72,133 miles
  • 2017 – 68,818 miles
  • 2016 – 65,821 miles
  • 2015 – 63,278 miles
  • 2014 – 60,785 miles
  • 2012 – 60,547 miles
  • 2011 – 58,678 miles
  • 2010 – 56,314 miles
  • 2009 – 53,029 miles
  • 2008 – 49,878 miles
  • 2007 – 46,487 miles
  • 2006 – 42,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,976 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,976 miles
    Test number
    440775016862
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail90,972 miles (+3,595)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,972 miles
    Test number
    628766621701
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass87,377 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,377 miles
    Test number
    942742042312
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened arm knocking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail87,375 miles (+3,144)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,375 miles
    Test number
    232321210512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass84,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    780847510385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,231 miles (+3,396)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    144529638103
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    942568502164
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail80,835 miles (+2,540)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    325091653606
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass78,295 miles (+3,033)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    521849444337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazing (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,262 miles
    Test number
    869417652415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail75,262 miles (+3,129)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,262 miles
    Test number
    102927055944
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass72,133 miles (+3,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,133 miles
    Test number
    171339167813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,818 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,818 miles
    Test number
    471177832459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail68,816 miles (+2,995)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,816 miles
    Test number
    292830924513
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass65,821 miles (+2,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    506311522469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass63,278 miles (+2,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    279382215155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass60,785 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    128443114176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,547 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    127456822294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,678 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    167871021272
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail56,314 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    382815390148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,314 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    611095090157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,029 miles (+3,151)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,029 miles
    Test number
    942040319293
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges

  23. Pass49,878 miles (+3,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    231312938259
    • NoteExhaust back box, outer skin is badley corroded

  24. Pass46,487 miles (+4,063)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,487 miles
    Test number
    873272447208
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side exterior mirror broken

  25. Pass42,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    403817856101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T396 ATL

Does T396 ATL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T396 ATL expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T396 ATL?
The MOT on T396 ATL expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T396 ATL done?
T396 ATL was recorded at 90,976 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 2,643 miles a year.
Has T396 ATL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 ATL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T396 ATL 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 T396 ATL find?
T396 ATL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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