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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T56 BEGMOT history

T56 BEG is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
115,480 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 BEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T56 BEG was last recorded at 115,480 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,675 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
805 miles
Average per year
4,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,480 miles
  • 2023 – 114,675 miles
  • 2022 – 112,849 miles
  • 2021 – 110,436 miles
  • 2020 – 107,970 miles
  • 2019 – 103,897 miles
  • 2018 – 100,410 miles
  • 2017 – 96,762 miles
  • 2016 – 94,038 miles
  • 2015 – 89,948 miles
  • 2014 – 85,699 miles
  • 2013 – 82,127 miles
  • 2012 – 77,599 miles
  • 2011 – 73,596 miles
  • 2010 – 68,336 miles
  • 2009 – 61,808 miles
  • 2008 – 55,894 miles
  • 2007 – 48,016 miles
  • 2006 – 42,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,480 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (seat belt anchorage) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (seat belt anchorage) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center rubber broken (system loose but secure) (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge (195/55/15)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,480 miles (+805)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    192432462544
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (seat belt anchorage) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (seat belt anchorage) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center rubber broken (system loose but secure) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge (195/55/15)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,675 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,675 miles
    Test number
    863721516373
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,675 miles (+1,826)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,675 miles
    Test number
    869047902593
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,849 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,849 miles
    Test number
    609381639991
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close in places (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail112,849 miles (+2,413)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,849 miles
    Test number
    823717919809
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure and both mounts broken and rubbing on metal brake pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close in places (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,436 miles (+2,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,436 miles
    Test number
    210649390620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass107,970 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,970 miles
    Test number
    173781151507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail107,970 miles (+4,073)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,970 miles
    Test number
    299721683122
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    302103255865
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  10. Fail103,897 miles (+3,487)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,897 miles
    Test number
    366900212616
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  11. Pass100,410 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,410 miles
    Test number
    595522590954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,762 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,762 miles
    Test number
    748988017639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,038 miles (+4,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    537702234391
    • AdvisoryN/s hand brake effort lower than o/s

  14. Pass89,948 miles (+4,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,948 miles
    Test number
    898408415171
    • 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)

  15. Pass85,699 miles (+3,572)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    706439114160
    • NoteMisting of oil around power steering rack.
    • NoteRear link arm bushes deteriorating (both sides)

  16. Pass82,127 miles (+4,528)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    689068763108
    • NoteFront lower arm inner bushes deteriorating (both sides)
    • NoteRear link arm bushes deteriorating (both sides)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from power steering rack.

  17. Pass77,599 miles (+4,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,599 miles
    Test number
    378882542179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,596 miles (+5,260)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    206595461486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePas fluid overfilled
    • NoteRear springs corroding
    • NoteRear suspension link arm bushes perishing
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  19. Pass68,336 miles (+6,528)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,336 miles
    Test number
    580865560195
    • NoteNearside rear lower arm link bush unbonding
    • NoteOffside rear lower arm link bush unbonding quite badly
    • NoteSlight play at offside rear wheel

  20. Pass61,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    871267469154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,808 miles (+5,914)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    301137369197
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass55,894 miles (+7,878)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,894 miles
    Test number
    801368168133
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear tyres badly deteriorated

  23. Pass48,016 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,016 miles
    Test number
    230955157144
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front fog-lamp lens broken
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  24. Fail48,016 miles (+5,783)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,016 miles
    Test number
    234145857410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front fog-lamp lens broken
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  25. Pass42,233 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,233 miles
    Test number
    861391376170
    • NoteTraces of fluid found over steering rack. †

Questions about T56 BEG

Does T56 BEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 BEG expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 BEG?
The MOT on T56 BEG expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 BEG done?
T56 BEG was recorded at 115,480 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 4,057 miles a year.
Has T56 BEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 BEG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T56 BEG 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 T56 BEG find?
T56 BEG failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (seat belt anchorage); offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (seat belt anchorage); nearside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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