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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T581 TBBMOT history

T581 TBB is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
126,618 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 TBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 TBB was last recorded at 126,618 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,530 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
5,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,618 miles
  • 2021 – 114,524 miles
  • 2020 – 101,979 miles
  • 2019 – 90,954 miles
  • 2018 – 80,655 miles
  • 2017 – 70,609 miles
  • 2016 – 59,422 miles
  • 2015 – 46,948 miles
  • 2014 – 46,546 miles
  • 2013 – 45,253 miles
  • 2012 – 44,016 miles
  • 2011 – 43,092 miles
  • 2010 – 41,994 miles
  • 2009 – 39,829 miles
  • 2008 – 37,496 miles
  • 2006 – 30,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,618 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth fuel pipes rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,618 miles (+88)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,618 miles
    Test number
    564362541741
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail126,530 miles (+12,006)1 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,530 miles
    Test number
    267398425862
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass114,524 miles (+12,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,524 miles
    Test number
    505246192303
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded but not leaking or insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front spot light not working.(non testable lamp)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass101,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    888435428912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,978 miles (+11,024)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,978 miles
    Test number
    665134768473
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass90,954 miles (+10,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,954 miles
    Test number
    656305255243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    673800923024
    • 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)
  8. Fail80,654 miles (+10,045)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    486513438095
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  9. Pass70,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,609 miles
    Test number
    881084505320
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBaffles rattling in centre silencer
  10. Fail70,608 miles (+11,186)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    888024258928
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBaffles rattling in centre silencer
  11. Pass59,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    978760464964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,422 miles (+12,474)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    769668104656
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass46,948 miles (+402)5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,948 miles
    Test number
    246694855001
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant on low level in header tank
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly
  14. Fail46,546 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,546 miles
    Test number
    785545454036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake Fluid near minimum level
  15. Pass46,546 miles (+1,293)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,546 miles
    Test number
    977575554048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake Fluid near minimum level
  16. Pass45,253 miles (+1,237)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,253 miles
    Test number
    266303943042
    • NoteHeadlamps deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f linkarm dust cover split
    • NoteRear drop links deteriorated
  17. Pass44,016 miles (+924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    345761852025
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass43,092 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,092 miles
    Test number
    326347051067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    211776550088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,994 miles (+2,165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,994 miles
    Test number
    444166550021
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass39,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    160675359480
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Fail39,829 miles (+2,333)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    781855059020
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass37,496 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    960938858026
    • NoteNAIL IN THE O/S/R TYRE TREAD
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE
  24. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    531010957032
    • 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)
  25. Pass30,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    604086956026
    • 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)

Questions about T581 TBB

Does T581 TBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 TBB expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 TBB?
The MOT on T581 TBB expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 TBB done?
T581 TBB was recorded at 126,618 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 5,991 miles a year.
Has T581 TBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 TBB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T581 TBB 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 T581 TBB find?
T581 TBB passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 17 advisories: both fuel pipes rusty; central front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 14 more.

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