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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T531 PCRMOT history

T531 PCR is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
154,426 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 PCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T531 PCR was last recorded at 154,426 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 10,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,350 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,076 miles
Average per year
4,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,426 miles
  • 2023 – 144,350 miles
  • 2022 – 126,391 miles
  • 2021 – 113,783 miles
  • 2020 – 113,481 miles
  • 2019 – 112,654 miles
  • 2018 – 110,952 miles
  • 2017 – 108,452 miles
  • 2016 – 105,452 miles
  • 2015 – 102,747 miles
  • 2014 – 99,138 miles
  • 2013 – 94,968 miles
  • 2012 – 90,680 miles
  • 2011 – 86,732 miles
  • 2010 – 83,345 miles
  • 2009 – 79,492 miles
  • 2008 – 75,301 miles
  • 2007 – 70,679 miles
  • 2006 – 65,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,426 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,426 miles (+10,076)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,426 miles
    Test number
    329655178529
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass144,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    654358245152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,350 miles (+17,959)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    162845112417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,391 miles (+12,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,391 miles
    Test number
    450585383481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,783 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,783 miles
    Test number
    628526460320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,774 miles (+293)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,774 miles
    Test number
    603502256182
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,481 miles
    Test number
    381610346745
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly out of shape on tread

  8. Fail113,481 miles (+827)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,481 miles
    Test number
    861386060972
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly out of shape on tread

  9. Pass112,654 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,654 miles
    Test number
    350552704377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass110,952 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    556989896432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail110,949 miles (+2,497)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    642369788724
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,452 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,452 miles
    Test number
    705320753183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail108,449 miles (+2,997)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,449 miles
    Test number
    695999849334
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass105,452 miles (+2,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,452 miles
    Test number
    383996685672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre showing signs of perrishing

  15. Pass102,747 miles (+3,609)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    705845555112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrishing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  16. Pass99,138 miles (+4,170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,138 miles
    Test number
    217916654191
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/r tyres perrished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

  17. Pass94,968 miles (+4,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,968 miles
    Test number
    669524553175
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r tyres showing signs of perrishing

  18. Pass90,680 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    248411372194
    • NoteN/s/f tyre showing signs of perrishing

  19. Fail90,680 miles (+3,948)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    946701972104
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre showing signs of perrishing

  20. Pass86,732 miles (+3,387)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,732 miles
    Test number
    476644551169
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished(cracking in tread area)

  21. Fail83,345 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    132799130148
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass83,345 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    152509330147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,492 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    214591169435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,301 miles (+4,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    103375758193
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass70,679 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    902036457107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,180 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    153838956167
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Questions about T531 PCR

Does T531 PCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 PCR expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 PCR?
The MOT on T531 PCR expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 PCR done?
T531 PCR was recorded at 154,426 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
Has T531 PCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 PCR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T531 PCR 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 T531 PCR find?
T531 PCR failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 3 more.

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