Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T587 ALJMOT history
T587 ALJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 228,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 228,230 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T587 ALJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T587 ALJ was last recorded at 228,230 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 2,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Nov 2021: 22,192 miles, lower than 222,190 miles on 29 Nov 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 225,618 miles · 30 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,612 miles
- Average per year
- 8,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 228,230 miles
- 2022 – 225,618 miles
- 2021 – 22,192 miles
- 2020 – 217,659 miles
- 2019 – 209,656 miles
- 2018 – 198,450 miles
- 2017 – 188,606 miles
- 2016 – 179,324 miles
- 2015 – 170,792 miles
- 2014 – 162,687 miles
- 2013 – 152,489 miles
- 2012 – 142,036 miles
- 2011 – 130,073 miles
- 2010 – 119,454 miles
- 2009 – 108,117 miles
- 2008 – 100,664 miles
- 2007 – 91,061 miles
- 2006 – 80,596 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass228,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Mirror slighly damaged unlikeley to be detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,230 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 228,230 miles
- Test number
- 444905548438
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail228,229 miles (+2,611)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,229 miles
- Test number
- 219419384151
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass225,618 miles (+203,426)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 225,618 miles
- Test number
- 826673320063
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass22,192 miles (-199,998)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 22,192 miles
- Test number
- 415903811462
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror slighly damaged unlikeley to be detached
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail222,190 miles (+4,531)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,190 miles
- Test number
- 228132842408
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror slighly damaged unlikeley to be detached
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,659 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 217,659 miles
- Test number
- 535870451088
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail217,657 miles (+8,001)1 dangerous1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,657 miles
- Test number
- 702853855885
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass209,656 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 209,656 miles
- Test number
- 873082224855
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail209,656 miles (+11,206)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,656 miles
- Test number
- 102848182714
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass198,450 miles (+9,844)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 198,450 miles
- Test number
- 964652700706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,606 miles (+9,282)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 188,606 miles
- Test number
- 598064764447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,324 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 179,324 miles
- Test number
- 951901874354
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail179,324 miles (+8,532)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,324 miles
- Test number
- 728499569155
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass170,792 miles (+8,105)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 170,792 miles
- Test number
- 135517075170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass162,687 miles (+10,198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 162,687 miles
- Test number
- 725149974187
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass152,489 miles (+10,453)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 152,489 miles
- Test number
- 247516573446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,036 miles (+11,963)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 142,036 miles
- Test number
- 447342682194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,073 miles (+10,619)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 130,073 miles
- Test number
- 538959561197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 119,454 miles
- Test number
- 212211180435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,454 miles (+11,337)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,454 miles
- Test number
- 513301380189
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass108,117 miles (+7,453)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 108,117 miles
- Test number
- 220576449111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,664 miles (+9,603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 100,664 miles
- Test number
- 232763368154
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass91,061 miles (+10,465)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 91,061 miles
- Test number
- 104446867192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 80,596 miles
- Test number
- 443654966166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T587 ALJ
- Does T587 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T587 ALJ expired on 29 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T587 ALJ?
- The MOT on T587 ALJ expired on 29 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T587 ALJ done?
- T587 ALJ was recorded at 228,230 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
- Has T587 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T587 ALJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T587 ALJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T587 ALJ find?
- T587 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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