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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T536 SDDMOT history

T536 SDD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
130,962 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T536 SDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T536 SDD was last recorded at 130,962 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 6,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2010: 86,144 miles, lower than 792,264 miles on 19 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,892 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,070 miles
Average per year
4,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,962 miles
  • 2022 – 124,892 miles
  • 2021 – 123,728 miles
  • 2020 – 121,160 miles
  • 2019 – 118,658 miles
  • 2018 – 116,177 miles
  • 2017 – 114,353 miles
  • 2016 – 111,771 miles
  • 2015 – 107,012 miles
  • 2014 – 104,461 miles
  • 2013 – 101,883 miles
  • 2012 – 98,557 miles
  • 2011 – 92,228 miles
  • 2010 – 86,144 miles
  • 2009 – 792,264 miles
  • 2008 – 73,098 miles
  • 2007 – 67,315 miles
  • 2006 – 60,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,962 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,962 miles (+6,070)11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,962 miles
    Test number
    231626543112
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,892 miles (+1,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    333291153114
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  3. Pass123,728 miles (+2,568)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,728 miles
    Test number
    441994601617
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,160 miles (+2,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    199113140274
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,658 miles (+2,481)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    201638514301
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass116,177 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,177 miles
    Test number
    184253868168
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass114,353 miles (+2,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,353 miles
    Test number
    292813489123
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass111,771 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    784453313172
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass107,012 miles (+2,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    228951355037
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass104,461 miles (+2,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    569927354082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass101,883 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,883 miles
    Test number
    696864563096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass98,557 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    619142762091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,556 miles (+44)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,556 miles
    Test number
    877539152027
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail98,512 miles (+6,284)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,512 miles
    Test number
    678864252068
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail92,228 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,228 miles
    Test number
    176263751402
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass92,228 miles (+6,084)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,228 miles
    Test number
    527893551076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass86,144 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    333392740062
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear.

  18. Fail86,144 miles (-706,120)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    482402840057
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear.

  19. Pass792,264 miles (+719,166)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    792,264 miles
    Test number
    902050359089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,098 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,098 miles
    Test number
    203631158067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,315 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    632597357076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    171258256069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,186 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    564346956013
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T536 SDD

Does T536 SDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T536 SDD expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T536 SDD?
The MOT on T536 SDD expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T536 SDD done?
T536 SDD was recorded at 130,962 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 4,051 miles a year.
Has T536 SDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T536 SDD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T536 SDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T536 SDD find?
T536 SDD failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 13 more.

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