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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T556 RPLMOT history

T556 RPL is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
186,736 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T556 RPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T556 RPL was last recorded at 186,736 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 3,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,166 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,570 miles
Average per year
8,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,736 miles
  • 2022 – 183,166 miles
  • 2021 – 180,595 miles
  • 2020 – 176,503 miles
  • 2019 – 169,744 miles
  • 2018 – 158,437 miles
  • 2017 – 144,329 miles
  • 2016 – 129,624 miles
  • 2015 – 116,787 miles
  • 2014 – 105,982 miles
  • 2013 – 97,129 miles
  • 2012 – 88,441 miles
  • 2011 – 81,292 miles
  • 2010 – 72,269 miles
  • 2009 – 61,895 miles
  • 2008 – 52,692 miles
  • 2007 – 41,681 miles
  • 2006 – 37,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail186,736 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail186,736 miles (+3,570)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,736 miles
    Test number
    585008763077
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,166 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,166 miles
    Test number
    374640319971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail183,166 miles (+2,571)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,166 miles
    Test number
    763270468896
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass180,595 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,595 miles
    Test number
    251085552461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass176,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,503 miles
    Test number
    721603023758
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail176,503 miles (+6,759)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,503 miles
    Test number
    417528614071
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass169,744 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    169,744 miles
    Test number
    873148478037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail169,744 miles (+11,307)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,744 miles
    Test number
    717644184569
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass158,437 miles (+559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,437 miles
    Test number
    135211098697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail157,878 miles (+13,549)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,878 miles
    Test number
    278494331845
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass144,329 miles (+14,705)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,329 miles
    Test number
    487855853582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,624 miles
    Test number
    584396394935
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail129,624 miles (+12,837)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,624 miles
    Test number
    447006288016
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail116,787 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    217794265001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine smoke on high revs

  15. Pass116,787 miles (+10,805)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    725234665015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine smoke on high revs

  16. Pass105,982 miles (+8,853)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    866623284074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass97,129 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    656179883061
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front door mirror temperary repair

  18. Fail97,111 miles (+8,670)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    668617583015
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front door mirror temperary repair

  19. Pass88,441 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    425910992010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,292 miles (+9,023)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,292 miles
    Test number
    196700381432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  21. Pass72,269 miles (+10,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,269 miles
    Test number
    453835080071
    • NoteDrivers seat belt frayed

  22. Pass61,895 miles (+9,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    630422789070
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass52,692 miles (+11,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    190048978080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    192572187044
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail41,681 miles (+3,970)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    630732187083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass37,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,711 miles
    Test number
    310227516102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,711 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,711 miles
    Test number
    523207016114
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Questions about T556 RPL

Does T556 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T556 RPL expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T556 RPL?
The MOT on T556 RPL expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T556 RPL done?
T556 RPL was recorded at 186,736 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 8,585 miles a year.
Has T556 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T556 RPL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T556 RPL 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 T556 RPL find?
T556 RPL failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch.; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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