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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T518 OCLMOT history

T518 OCL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
54,827 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 OCL
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 OCL was last recorded at 54,827 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 4,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,549 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,278 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 54,827 miles
  • 2021 – 50,549 miles
  • 2020 – 44,217 miles
  • 2019 – 42,678 miles
  • 2018 – 40,131 miles
  • 2017 – 37,092 miles
  • 2016 – 32,371 miles
  • 2015 – 26,395 miles
  • 2014 – 19,946 miles
  • 2013 – 15,286 miles
  • 2012 – 13,728 miles
  • 2011 – 12,069 miles
  • 2010 – 10,040 miles
  • 2009 – 9,650 miles
  • 2008 – 5,811 miles
  • 2007 – 5,503 miles
  • 2006 – 5,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,827 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,827 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    498978306747
    • MinorNearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail54,827 miles (+4,278)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    660677662459
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass50,549 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    185499414009
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail50,549 miles (+6,332)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    580140294874
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass44,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,217 miles
    Test number
    441536946938
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail44,217 miles (+1,539)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,217 miles
    Test number
    131814491110
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass42,678 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,678 miles
    Test number
    293500355363
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 185.65.R 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail42,678 miles (+2,547)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,678 miles
    Test number
    213950172206
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 185.65.R 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass40,131 miles (+3,039)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,131 miles
    Test number
    953621836474
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level too low
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass37,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    541504807169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,092 miles (+4,721)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    349396398158
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass32,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,371 miles
    Test number
    620892252176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  13. Fail32,371 miles (+5,976)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,371 miles
    Test number
    292247211639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  14. Pass26,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    728023883012
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail26,394 miles (+6,448)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,394 miles
    Test number
    686962085477
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass19,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,946 miles
    Test number
    416314484182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail19,946 miles (+4,660)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,946 miles
    Test number
    487914584109
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Fail15,286 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,286 miles
    Test number
    267658963422
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass15,286 miles (+1,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,286 miles
    Test number
    555808963168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass13,728 miles (+1,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,728 miles
    Test number
    248341972415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass12,069 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,069 miles
    Test number
    205204361146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,040 miles (+390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,040 miles
    Test number
    383999370148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  23. Pass9,650 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    150069959132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass5,811 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    5,811 miles
    Test number
    273114168128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,503 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    5,503 miles
    Test number
    753072167141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    5,177 miles
    Test number
    541680376125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T518 OCL

Does T518 OCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T518 OCL expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T518 OCL?
The MOT on T518 OCL expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T518 OCL done?
T518 OCL was recorded at 54,827 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has T518 OCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 OCL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T518 OCL 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 T518 OCL find?
T518 OCL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear windscreen wiper blade defective.

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