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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T547 MBLMOT history

T547 MBL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
89,997 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T547 MBL
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T547 MBL was last recorded at 89,997 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,997 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 89,997 miles
  • 2020 – 84,320 miles
  • 2019 – 76,388 miles
  • 2018 – 72,955 miles
  • 2017 – 72,105 miles
  • 2016 – 70,611 miles
  • 2015 – 68,517 miles
  • 2014 – 68,027 miles
  • 2013 – 67,085 miles
  • 2012 – 66,112 miles
  • 2011 – 65,216 miles
  • 2010 – 64,127 miles
  • 2009 – 62,747 miles
  • 2008 – 61,206 miles
  • 2007 – 59,327 miles
  • 2006 – 54,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,997 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,997 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    478037357437
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail89,997 miles (+5,677)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    286231371115
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass84,320 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    477857182551
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail84,320 miles (+7,932)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    499082301019
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass76,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    696228524015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail76,388 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    240867640267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass72,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    785237443791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail72,955 miles (+850)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    525418752610
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass72,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    320899290059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail72,105 miles (+1,494)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    640722101252
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass70,611 miles (+2,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    294900742005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail68,517 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    209877715114
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass68,517 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    726157415187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    836085034168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,027 miles (+942)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    645151924160
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  16. Pass67,085 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    236106513113
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail67,081 miles (+969)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    425754413195
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass66,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    357066612143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,108 miles (+892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    317356812101
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass65,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    486650211113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,216 miles (+1,089)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    857250311196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass64,127 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    151922110169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,747 miles
    Test number
    540044319161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,744 miles (+1,538)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    950434419164
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass61,206 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    733786208112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,327 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    942133397014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,639 miles
    Test number
    570808506195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T547 MBL

Does T547 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T547 MBL expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T547 MBL?
The MOT on T547 MBL expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T547 MBL done?
T547 MBL was recorded at 89,997 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 2,272 miles a year.
Has T547 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T547 MBL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T547 MBL 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 T547 MBL find?
T547 MBL passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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