Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
T43 LARMOT history
T43 LAR is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,835 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 86,835 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,149 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T43 LAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T43 LAR was last recorded at 86,835 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 13,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,475 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,360 miles
- Average per year
- 3,149 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,835 miles
- 2024 – 73,475 miles
- 2023 – 66,377 miles
- 2022 – 60,234 miles
- 2021 – 54,454 miles
- 2020 – 49,248 miles
- 2019 – 39,419 miles
- 2018 – 32,954 miles
- 2017 – 32,501 miles
- 2016 – 32,026 miles
- 2015 – 30,545 miles
- 2014 – 29,314 miles
- 2013 – 28,901 miles
- 2012 – 28,482 miles
- 2011 – 27,857 miles
- 2010 – 27,085 miles
- 2009 – 26,550 miles
- 2008 – 26,206 miles
- 2007 – 25,788 miles
- 2006 – 25,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,835 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,835 miles (+13,360)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 86,835 miles
- Test number
- 199613130658
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,475 miles (+7,098)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 73,475 miles
- Test number
- 740346281511
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,377 miles (+6,143)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 66,377 miles
- Test number
- 870265336185
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,234 miles (+5,780)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 60,234 miles
- Test number
- 101332114862
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass54,454 miles (+5,206)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 54,454 miles
- Test number
- 518104649240
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass49,248 miles (+9,829)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 49,248 miles
- Test number
- 368960672926
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass39,419 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 39,419 miles
- Test number
- 437176335450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,415 miles (+6,461)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,415 miles
- Test number
- 351293882706
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass32,954 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 32,954 miles
- Test number
- 986659950700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,907 miles (+406)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,907 miles
- Test number
- 662095286248
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass32,501 miles (+475)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 32,501 miles
- Test number
- 487858534482
- AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres cracking slightly
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass32,026 miles (+1,481)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 32,026 miles
- Test number
- 182235269271
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass30,545 miles (+1,231)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 30,545 miles
- Test number
- 495675535133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 29,314 miles
- Test number
- 219705134178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,313 miles (+412)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,313 miles
- Test number
- 757445734189
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass28,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 28,901 miles
- Test number
- 319132623112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,900 miles (+418)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,900 miles
- Test number
- 798632223178
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail28,482 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,482 miles
- Test number
- 787564322132
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Pass28,482 miles (+625)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 28,482 miles
- Test number
- 957854422158
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Pass27,857 miles (+772)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,857 miles
- Test number
- 926999321167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,085 miles (+535)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 27,085 miles
- Test number
- 103054120125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,550 miles (+344)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2010
- Odometer
- 26,550 miles
- Test number
- 674737529154
- NoteRear tyre's wearing on edge's
Pass26,206 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 26,206 miles
- Test number
- 652310728158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 25,788 miles
- Test number
- 833820737144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,788 miles (+525)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,788 miles
- Test number
- 793390737154
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass25,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 25,263 miles
- Test number
- 230069826422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T43 LAR
- Does T43 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 LAR is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T43 LAR?
- The MOT on T43 LAR is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T43 LAR done?
- T43 LAR was recorded at 86,835 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,149 miles a year.
- Has T43 LAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T43 LAR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on T43 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 T43 LAR find?
- T43 LAR passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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