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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T531 TUKMOT history

T531 TUK is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
189,969 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 TUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 TUK was last recorded at 189,969 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,967 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,969 miles
  • 2021 – 187,602 miles
  • 2020 – 184,322 miles
  • 2019 – 180,225 miles
  • 2018 – 174,869 miles
  • 2017 – 173,276 miles
  • 2016 – 165,542 miles
  • 2015 – 158,782 miles
  • 2014 – 153,569 miles
  • 2013 – 147,069 miles
  • 2012 – 141,718 miles
  • 2011 – 135,879 miles
  • 2010 – 130,844 miles
  • 2009 – 120,627 miles
  • 2008 – 112,738 miles
  • 2007 – 106,623 miles
  • 2006 – 99,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,969 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,969 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    189,969 miles
    Test number
    193160643812
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,967 miles (+2,365)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,967 miles
    Test number
    989403635201
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,602 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    187,602 miles
    Test number
    861664108066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail187,599 miles (+3,277)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,599 miles
    Test number
    218234512307
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass184,322 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,322 miles
    Test number
    280567543594
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail184,320 miles (+4,095)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,320 miles
    Test number
    627127996157
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass180,225 miles (+5,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,225 miles
    Test number
    602008026529
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill has had repairs

  8. Pass174,869 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    174,869 miles
    Test number
    679874417513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has had repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail174,868 miles (+1,592)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,868 miles
    Test number
    388017234499
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass173,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    173,276 miles
    Test number
    917721409165
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail173,276 miles (+7,734)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,276 miles
    Test number
    618687818324
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass165,542 miles (+6,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    165,542 miles
    Test number
    192044220789
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass158,782 miles (+5,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    158,782 miles
    Test number
    778789187112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass153,569 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    153,569 miles
    Test number
    246931484205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass147,069 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    147,069 miles
    Test number
    488843613193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass141,718 miles (+5,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    141,718 miles
    Test number
    216597912149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass135,879 miles (+5,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    135,879 miles
    Test number
    209324501440
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass130,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    130,844 miles
    Test number
    221397810157
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail130,844 miles (+10,217)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,844 miles
    Test number
    810667810199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass120,627 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    120,627 miles
    Test number
    990459889069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,538 miles (+7,800)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,538 miles
    Test number
    814657379066
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass112,738 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,738 miles
    Test number
    494236798099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    106,623 miles
    Test number
    512022497013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,622 miles (+6,951)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,622 miles
    Test number
    823532897098
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass99,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    160995396444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,671 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    130925296450
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about T531 TUK

Does T531 TUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 TUK expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 TUK?
The MOT on T531 TUK expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 TUK done?
T531 TUK was recorded at 189,969 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 5,402 miles a year.
Has T531 TUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 TUK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T531 TUK 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 TUK find?
T531 TUK passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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