Ford Focus
Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 2,521 cc
T40 ALBMOT history
T40 ALB is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 167,913 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,886 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 ALB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,521 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 ALB was last recorded at 167,913 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,665 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,248 miles
- Average per year
- 7,886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,913 miles
- 2025 – 161,665 miles
- 2024 – 152,751 miles
- 2023 – 144,435 miles
- 2022 – 136,317 miles
- 2021 – 128,083 miles
- 2020 – 121,483 miles
- 2019 – 112,408 miles
- 2018 – 107,256 miles
- 2017 – 101,698 miles
- 2016 – 95,942 miles
- 2015 – 87,807 miles
- 2014 – 77,027 miles
- 2012 – 67,263 miles
- 2011 – 62,409 miles
- 2010 – 51,373 miles
- 2009 – 41,574 miles
- 2008 – 32,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,913 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,913 miles (+6,248)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 167,913 miles
- Test number
- 122404704376
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass161,665 miles (+8,914)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 161,665 miles
- Test number
- 785503458564
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight bind
- AdvisoryOffside front cv boot pin holed
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass152,751 miles (+8,316)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 152,751 miles
- Test number
- 632982162391
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,435 miles (+8,118)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 144,435 miles
- Test number
- 202018617058
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass136,317 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 136,317 miles
- Test number
- 727701351359
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryOffside front inner cv boot pin holed
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail136,317 miles (+8,234)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,317 miles
- Test number
- 300307741898
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryOffside front inner cv boot pin holed
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass128,083 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 128,083 miles
- Test number
- 394018355969
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,083 miles (+6,600)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,083 miles
- Test number
- 177749939369
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,483 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,483 miles
- Test number
- 638228758443
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail121,479 miles (+9,071)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,479 miles
- Test number
- 639421542309
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 112,408 miles
- Test number
- 674805681397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,408 miles (+5,152)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,408 miles
- Test number
- 570770608398
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass107,256 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 107,256 miles
- Test number
- 558796433839
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low tread /worn inner edges **
Pass101,698 miles (+5,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 101,698 miles
- Test number
- 724634567260
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
- AdvisoryEngine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components
- AdvisoryEngine Management Light Illuminated On Dash Indicating A Fault
Pass95,942 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 95,942 miles
- Test number
- 734082056197
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,807 miles (+10,780)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 87,807 miles
- Test number
- 968485605074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,027 miles (+9,764)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 77,027 miles
- Test number
- 658334004074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on edges
Pass67,263 miles (+4,854)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 67,263 miles
- Test number
- 315103452305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,409 miles (+11,036)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 62,409 miles
- Test number
- 487423541376
- NoteFront tyres low edges
Pass51,373 miles (+9,799)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 51,373 miles
- Test number
- 422185810438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,574 miles (+8,597)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,574 miles
- Test number
- 803955519313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 32,977 miles
- Test number
- 241284138362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,977 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,977 miles
- Test number
- 390374638362
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about T40 ALB
- Does T40 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 ALB is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 ALB?
- The MOT on T40 ALB is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 ALB done?
- T40 ALB was recorded at 167,913 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,886 miles a year.
- Has T40 ALB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 ALB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on T40 ALB 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 T40 ALB find?
- T40 ALB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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