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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T45 CBLMOT history

T45 CBL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 144,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
144,814 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T45 CBL was last recorded at 144,814 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,803 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,814 miles
  • 2024 – 143,089 miles
  • 2023 – 142,459 miles
  • 2022 – 140,629 miles
  • 2021 – 138,745 miles
  • 2020 – 138,248 miles
  • 2019 – 136,749 miles
  • 2018 – 135,682 miles
  • 2017 – 133,637 miles
  • 2016 – 131,675 miles
  • 2015 – 129,154 miles
  • 2014 – 127,120 miles
  • 2013 – 120,190 miles
  • 2012 – 114,671 miles
  • 2011 – 108,042 miles
  • 2010 – 99,696 miles
  • 2009 – 87,846 miles
  • 2008 – 77,228 miles
  • 2007 – 73,480 miles
  • 2006 – 65,999 miles
  • 2005 – 59,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,814 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,814 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,814 miles
    Test number
    719413598591
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail144,803 miles (+1,714)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,803 miles
    Test number
    883991919715
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass143,089 miles (+630)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,089 miles
    Test number
    158902951354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass142,459 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,459 miles
    Test number
    832689026749
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail142,455 miles (+1,826)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,455 miles
    Test number
    243495430217
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,629 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,629 miles
    Test number
    628260602093
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail140,629 miles (+1,884)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,629 miles
    Test number
    917921111053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass138,745 miles (+497)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,745 miles
    Test number
    701310177854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass138,248 miles (+1,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,248 miles
    Test number
    463050249456
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass136,749 miles (+1,067)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,749 miles
    Test number
    907593358427
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass135,682 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    769796955238
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail135,682 miles (+2,045)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    805567769865
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass133,637 miles (+1,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,637 miles
    Test number
    769553967027
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass131,675 miles (+2,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,675 miles
    Test number
    123229225075
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear joints to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass129,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,154 miles
    Test number
    410426682605
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail129,154 miles (+2,034)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,154 miles
    Test number
    880642150510
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass127,120 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,120 miles
    Test number
    375581254220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,119 miles (+6,929)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    215528544219
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass120,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    947160963292
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail120,190 miles (+5,519)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    235449253287
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass114,671 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,671 miles
    Test number
    366763942235
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes into flexi hoses rusty,N/S/F brake pipe rusty.
    • NoteN/S/R,both front coil springs rusty.
    • NotePower steering pump leaking.
    • NoteRear suspention bushes perished.

  22. Fail114,671 miles (+6,629)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,671 miles
    Test number
    307003742282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes into flexi hoses rusty,N/S/F brake pipe rusty.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre 2/3mm.
    • NoteN/S/R,both front coil springs rusty.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre on legal limit.
    • NotePower steering pump leaking.
    • NoteRear suspention bushes perished.

  23. Pass108,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,042 miles
    Test number
    895929131281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,042 miles (+8,346)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,042 miles
    Test number
    317879931220
    • DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass99,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    512095130260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,696 miles (+11,850)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    643595130220
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass87,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    630355159265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    511355959214
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

  29. Pass77,228 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,228 miles
    Test number
    313894258289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass73,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    332559527106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail73,480 miles (+7,481)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    941819627122
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass65,999 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    391260536111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass59,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    59,625 miles
    Test number
    132272565278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T45 CBL

Does T45 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T45 CBL expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T45 CBL?
The MOT on T45 CBL expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T45 CBL done?
T45 CBL was recorded at 144,814 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
Has T45 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 CBL has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T45 CBL 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 T45 CBL find?
T45 CBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded, and 4 more.

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