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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T540 VEBMOT history

T540 VEB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2025
Mileage
139,950 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 VEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2025
Latest MOT test
8 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 VEB was last recorded at 139,950 miles on 8 May 2024, 1,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2018: 126,845 miles, lower than 126,882 miles on 3 May 2018.

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
138,141 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,809 miles
Average per year
3,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,950 miles
  • 2023 – 138,141 miles
  • 2022 – 136,135 miles
  • 2021 – 134,065 miles
  • 2020 – 132,698 miles
  • 2019 – 129,741 miles
  • 2018 – 126,845 miles
  • 2017 – 123,722 miles
  • 2016 – 120,142 miles
  • 2015 – 116,215 miles
  • 2014 – 112,405 miles
  • 2013 – 109,387 miles
  • 2012 – 106,434 miles
  • 2011 – 102,406 miles
  • 2010 – 98,929 miles
  • 2009 – 92,385 miles
  • 2008 – 85,994 miles
  • 2007 – 79,665 miles
  • 2006 – 73,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective held on with cable tie (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded at the rear

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Park brake 17% ,,, o/s low,,, has restricted movment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,950 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,950 miles
    Test number
    815368482355
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective held on with cable tie (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded at the rear

  2. Fail139,949 miles (+1,808)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,949 miles
    Test number
    803113743903
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective held on with cable tie (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded at the rear

  3. Pass138,141 miles (+24)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,141 miles
    Test number
    515659996517
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,117 miles (+1,982)1 dangerous5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    806486570916
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,135 miles (+2,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,135 miles
    Test number
    881636588494
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres and n/s/r deteriorating
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lens deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear arms in poor condition

  6. Pass134,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    134,065 miles
    Test number
    665693550111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts (springs , arms , frames ,ect) corroding

  7. Fail134,065 miles (+1,367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,065 miles
    Test number
    740556084177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts (springs , arms , frames ,ect) corroding

  8. Pass132,698 miles (+2,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,698 miles
    Test number
    436700667184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,741 miles (+2,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,741 miles
    Test number
    835727918929
    • AdvisoryHeadlight outputs deteriorating
    • AdvisoryParts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

  10. Pass126,845 miles (-37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,845 miles
    Test number
    780395213631
    • AdvisoryPark brake 17% ,,, o/s low,,, has restricted movment

  11. Fail126,882 miles (+3,160)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,882 miles
    Test number
    958227111053
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPark brake 17% ,,, o/s low,,, has restricted movment

  12. Pass123,722 miles (+3,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,722 miles
    Test number
    826460353405
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable repaired ,,, joint hitting wheel,, might have restricted movment
    • AdvisoryParts under vehicle corroding

  13. Pass120,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,142 miles
    Test number
    283516550753
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on/near limit
    • AdvisoryPark brake 19%,,,o/s low

  14. Fail120,142 miles (+3,927)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,142 miles
    Test number
    874937818920
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on/near limit
    • AdvisoryPark brake 19%,,,o/s low

  15. Pass116,215 miles (+3,810)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    476429875000
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose twisted // will need attention
    • NoteParrts under vehicle corroding

  16. Fail112,405 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,405 miles
    Test number
    178193284047
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront silencer outer skin corroded through.
    • NoteO/S/F brake flexi hose twisted.

  17. Pass112,405 miles (+3,018)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,405 miles
    Test number
    955983284018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront silencer outer skin corroded through.
    • NoteO/S/F brake flexi hose twisted.

  18. Pass109,387 miles (+2,953)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,387 miles
    Test number
    588119973045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass106,434 miles (+4,028)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    119931282400
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall slight deteriorated

  20. Pass102,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,406 miles
    Test number
    685011081068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,406 miles (+3,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,406 miles
    Test number
    699951981063
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass98,929 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    593967270066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,385 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    130886979429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,994 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    910616708114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,665 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    793503607129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    900109906163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 VEB

Does T540 VEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 VEB expired on 17 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 VEB?
The MOT on T540 VEB expired on 17 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 VEB done?
T540 VEB was recorded at 139,950 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
Has T540 VEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 VEB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T540 VEB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T540 VEB find?
T540 VEB passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective held on with cable tie; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective and full of condensation, and 10 more.

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