Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc
T488 BBFMOT history
T488 BBF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,677 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 165,677 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,340 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T488 BBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,989 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T488 BBF was last recorded at 165,677 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Jun 2017: 16,567 miles, lower than 164,933 miles on 1 Jul 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 165,676 miles · 23 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,340 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 165,677 miles
- 2021 – 165,672 miles
- 2020 – 165,668 miles
- 2017 – 165,657 miles
- 2016 – 164,933 miles
- 2015 – 156,002 miles
- 2014 – 148,357 miles
- 2013 – 140,805 miles
- 2012 – 129,944 miles
- 2011 – 117,430 miles
- 2010 – 110,550 miles
- 2009 – 103,852 miles
- 2008 – 96,004 miles
- 2007 – 86,762 miles
- 2006 – 78,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,677 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,677 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 165,677 miles
- Test number
- 690236691031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,676 miles (+4)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,676 miles
- Test number
- 140751411563
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass165,672 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 165,672 miles
- Test number
- 514884735689
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass165,668 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 165,668 miles
- Test number
- 137559542034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail165,667 miles (+10)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,667 miles
- Test number
- 527926409693
- MajorEmissions not tested Excessive leak on exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass165,657 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 165,657 miles
- Test number
- 500870576697
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail16,567 miles (-148,366)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,567 miles
- Test number
- 217676900990
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass164,933 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 164,933 miles
- Test number
- 403732309131
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
Fail164,933 miles (+8,931)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,933 miles
- Test number
- 844887153163
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
Pass156,002 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 156,002 miles
- Test number
- 588171085115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail156,002 miles (+7,645)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,002 miles
- Test number
- 238401285456
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass148,357 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 148,357 miles
- Test number
- 135502194145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail148,355 miles (+7,550)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,355 miles
- Test number
- 558852394168
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail140,805 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,805 miles
- Test number
- 596675973197
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePresenter adviced
Pass140,805 miles (+10,861)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 140,805 miles
- Test number
- 815525873178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePresenter adviced
Pass129,944 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 129,944 miles
- Test number
- 959105582149
- NoteNearside rear road wheel has slight damage to inner edge
Fail129,944 miles (+12,514)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,944 miles
- Test number
- 788964182106
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteN/r rear road wheel has slight damage to inner edge
Pass117,430 miles (+6,880)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 117,430 miles
- Test number
- 507807281101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 110,550 miles
- Test number
- 660552480101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,550 miles (+6,698)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,550 miles
- Test number
- 443147270172
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass103,852 miles (+7,848)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 103,852 miles
- Test number
- 941537459135
- NoteNearside wiper blade rubber split, needs replacing
Pass96,004 miles (+9,242)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 96,004 miles
- Test number
- 681643078155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight corrosion around nearside rear wheel arch
Pass86,762 miles (+8,755)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 86,762 miles
- Test number
- 880694377183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 78,007 miles
- Test number
- 761065076147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T488 BBF
- Does T488 BBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T488 BBF expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T488 BBF?
- The MOT on T488 BBF expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T488 BBF done?
- T488 BBF was recorded at 165,677 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
- Has T488 BBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T488 BBF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T488 BBF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T488 BBF find?
- T488 BBF passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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