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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T565 LAMMOT history

T565 LAM is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,985 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T565 LAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T565 LAM was last recorded at 60,985 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 5,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,239 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,746 miles
Average per year
2,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,985 miles
  • 2024 – 55,239 miles
  • 2023 – 53,957 miles
  • 2022 – 51,877 miles
  • 2021 – 48,849 miles
  • 2020 – 47,831 miles
  • 2019 – 45,593 miles
  • 2018 – 44,019 miles
  • 2017 – 42,223 miles
  • 2016 – 40,209 miles
  • 2015 – 38,001 miles
  • 2014 – 35,623 miles
  • 2013 – 32,882 miles
  • 2012 – 28,787 miles
  • 2011 – 25,604 miles
  • 2010 – 21,787 miles
  • 2009 – 15,490 miles
  • 2008 – 10,007 miles
  • 2007 – 8,811 miles
  • 2006 – 5,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,985 miles (+5,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    697887738016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,239 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,239 miles
    Test number
    506666924033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail55,239 miles (+1,282)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,239 miles
    Test number
    701029007983
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass53,957 miles (+2,080)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    783706840854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass51,877 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    181124211166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail51,877 miles (+3,028)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    455929090159
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass48,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    815054605923
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail48,849 miles (+1,018)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,849 miles
    Test number
    857051707392
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers Poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,831 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    205119008482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    226410698710
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail45,593 miles (+1,574)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    793966506603
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass44,019 miles (+1,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    656455568501
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass42,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    761102936559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail42,223 miles (+2,014)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    339381249211
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass40,209 miles (+2,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    484088596356
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear road springs (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass38,001 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    357301595015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail38,001 miles (+2,378)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    596821695034
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass35,623 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    177131494425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

  19. Fail35,623 miles (+2,741)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    709271994024
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

  20. Pass32,882 miles (+4,095)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,882 miles
    Test number
    808739073092
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

  21. Pass28,787 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,787 miles
    Test number
    998362672062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,604 miles (+3,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,604 miles
    Test number
    628117471045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass21,787 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,787 miles
    Test number
    354515570193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,490 miles (+5,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,490 miles
    Test number
    814341889129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass10,007 miles (+1,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,007 miles
    Test number
    710463288117
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass8,811 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    8,811 miles
    Test number
    550633777140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass5,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    5,910 miles
    Test number
    332167876191
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail5,910 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,910 miles
    Test number
    491077376196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T565 LAM

Does T565 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T565 LAM is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T565 LAM?
The MOT on T565 LAM is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T565 LAM done?
T565 LAM was recorded at 60,985 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,848 miles a year.
Has T565 LAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T565 LAM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T565 LAM 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 T565 LAM find?
T565 LAM passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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