
Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc
T56 TEVMOT history
T56 TEV is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,376 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 166,376 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T56 TEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T56 TEV was last recorded at 166,376 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 166,375 miles · 14 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 166,376 miles
- 2023 – 163,475 miles
- 2022 – 156,763 miles
- 2021 – 151,352 miles
- 2020 – 144,579 miles
- 2019 – 137,718 miles
- 2018 – 129,270 miles
- 2017 – 120,573 miles
- 2016 – 108,882 miles
- 2015 – 101,809 miles
- 2009 – 89,589 miles
- 2008 – 83,180 miles
- 2007 – 74,506 miles
- 2006 – 68,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers continue after operating washersRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,376 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 166,376 miles
- Test number
- 106351734763
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers continue after operating washers
Fail166,375 miles (+2,900)2 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,375 miles
- Test number
- 396153530450
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers continue after operating washers
Pass163,475 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 163,475 miles
- Test number
- 335890843922
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not stopping after operating washers
Fail163,475 miles (+6,712)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,475 miles
- Test number
- 737429166388
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front outer sill has corrosion not quite within a seat belt anchorage prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not stopping after operating washers
Pass156,763 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 156,763 miles
- Test number
- 396661882030
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to cords on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not switching off
Fail156,762 miles (+5,410)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,762 miles
- Test number
- 733901878486
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to cords on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not switching off
Pass151,352 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 151,352 miles
- Test number
- 842054414817
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers continue after switching off
Fail151,351 miles (+6,772)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,351 miles
- Test number
- 847306261656
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers continue after switching off
Pass144,579 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 144,579 miles
- Test number
- 464012641185
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not switching off after use
Fail144,579 miles (+6,861)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,579 miles
- Test number
- 597600817904
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not switching off after use
Pass137,718 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 137,718 miles
- Test number
- 689194999420
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail137,714 miles (+8,444)2 dangerous2 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,714 miles
- Test number
- 746659492486
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp light intensity obviously reduced
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,270 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 129,270 miles
- Test number
- 272467855181
- AdvisoryBody damage
- AdvisoryNear side front brake hose twisted
- AdvisoryPoor start from cold/under bonnet fuel smell (leak off pipe?)
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers fail to park/keep working after washers have been operated
Fail129,268 miles (+8,695)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,268 miles
- Test number
- 648388293100
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBody damage
- AdvisoryNear side front brake hose twisted
- AdvisoryPoor start from cold/under bonnet fuel smell (leak off pipe?)
- AdvisorySlight rear brake imbalance
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers fail to park/keep working after washers have been operated
Pass120,573 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 120,573 miles
- Test number
- 425008754436
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryDamage to bodywork in particular the n/s/f
- AdvisoryEngine extremely difficult to start and emits a huge amount of smoke when it does finally start
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryWipers wont turn off once on
Fail120,572 miles (+11,690)9 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,572 miles
- Test number
- 293120331675
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel n/s cable snapped (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering inoperative at lower revs (2.3.3a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryDamage to bodywork in particular the n/s/f
- AdvisoryEngine extremely difficult to start and emits a huge amount of smoke when it does finally start
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryWipers wont turn off once on
Pass108,882 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 108,882 miles
- Test number
- 965459196361
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake and suspension components are corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are coorroded
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps are damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryWipers do not park unless you cycle ignition
Fail108,880 miles (+7,071)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,880 miles
- Test number
- 765278796535
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside bulb incorrectly fitted or bent (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake and suspension components are corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are coorroded
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps are damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryWipers do not park unless you cycle ignition
Pass101,809 miles (+20)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 101,809 miles
- Test number
- 524620449349
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll brake and suspension components are heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front fog lights are broken
- AdvisoryCentre mirror is missing
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
- AdvisoryWipers dont turn off once on unless you cycle ignition
Fail101,789 miles (+12,200)13 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,789 miles
- Test number
- 608373373224
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175/70/14 v 195/60/15 all others (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll brake and suspension components are heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front fog lights are broken
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage
- AdvisoryWipers dont switch off once on unless you cycle ignition
Fail89,589 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,589 miles
- Test number
- 283944579461
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass89,589 miles (+6,409)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 89,589 miles
- Test number
- 494704279129
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass83,180 miles (+8,674)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 83,180 miles
- Test number
- 684735758186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,506 miles (+6,212)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 74,506 miles
- Test number
- 204839437116
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges
Pass68,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 68,294 miles
- Test number
- 204447346130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T56 TEV
- Does T56 TEV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T56 TEV expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T56 TEV?
- The MOT on T56 TEV expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T56 TEV done?
- T56 TEV was recorded at 166,376 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 5,283 miles a year.
- Has T56 TEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T56 TEV has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T56 TEV 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 TEV find?
- T56 TEV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, and 5 more.
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