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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T529 TBLMOT history

T529 TBL is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2023
Mileage
143,300 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T529 TBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T529 TBL was last recorded at 143,300 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 10,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,151 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
10,149 miles
Average per year
5,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,300 miles
  • 2022 – 133,151 miles
  • 2021 – 129,144 miles
  • 2020 – 126,138 miles
  • 2019 – 121,393 miles
  • 2018 – 117,361 miles
  • 2017 – 111,071 miles
  • 2016 – 104,096 miles
  • 2015 – 97,764 miles
  • 2014 – 91,641 miles
  • 2013 – 86,515 miles
  • 2012 – 82,206 miles
  • 2011 – 77,081 miles
  • 2010 – 72,457 miles
  • 2009 – 67,630 miles
  • 2008 – 61,415 miles
  • 2007 – 55,535 miles
  • 2006 – 51,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,300 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to excessive misfire and poor running. (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet release poor condition but still operational.
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose.
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded.
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,300 miles (+10,149)14 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    846507615013
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to excessive misfire and poor running. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release poor condition but still operational.
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  2. Pass133,151 miles (+90)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,151 miles
    Test number
    409614028729
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront heatshield is rattling
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension is generally corroded throughout

  3. Fail133,061 miles (+3,917)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,061 miles
    Test number
    192931682454
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront heatshield is rattling
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension is generally corroded throughout

  4. Pass129,144 miles (+32)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,144 miles
    Test number
    495170440507
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail129,112 miles (+2,974)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,112 miles
    Test number
    590289413450
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass126,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    356791524422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail126,138 miles (+4,745)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    213214556917
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass121,393 miles (+4,032)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,393 miles
    Test number
    355627900472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp glass broken
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in inner sills,chassis etc
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly blowing around front pipe/cat area
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs very corroded,advise renewing asap
    • AdvisoryRepairs effected to front exhaust/cat
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front lower ball joint

  9. Pass117,361 miles (+6,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    757612113225
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear coil springs -limited vision on exact condition
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low ,advise renewing soon
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered by plastic,limited vision

  10. Pass111,071 miles (+6,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,071 miles
    Test number
    861509431276
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryWear in nearside front anti roll bar link

  11. Pass104,096 miles (+6,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,096 miles
    Test number
    448946365557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass97,764 miles (+6,123)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,764 miles
    Test number
    438255975095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroded

  13. Pass91,641 miles (+5,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,641 miles
    Test number
    186816374480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass86,515 miles (+4,309)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,515 miles
    Test number
    725734483010
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust rusty

  15. Pass82,206 miles (+5,125)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    575142082037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll rear suspension bushes perished
    • NoteCorrosion forming inner rear seals

  16. Pass77,081 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    347392981095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,457 miles (+4,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    921981260071
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass67,630 miles (+6,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    953059379077
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,415 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    900868878084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,535 miles (+3,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    584176087011
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass51,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    584629506263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T529 TBL

Does T529 TBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T529 TBL expired on 26 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T529 TBL?
The MOT on T529 TBL expired on 26 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T529 TBL done?
T529 TBL was recorded at 143,300 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 5,487 miles a year.
Has T529 TBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T529 TBL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T529 TBL 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 T529 TBL find?
T529 TBL failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to excessive misfire and poor running.; front registration plate inscription illegible; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 24 more.

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