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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T588 HRAMOT history

T588 HRA is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,758 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 HRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 HRA was last recorded at 122,758 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 4,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,895 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,863 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,758 miles
  • 2025 – 117,895 miles
  • 2024 – 109,921 miles
  • 2023 – 101,752 miles
  • 2022 – 91,830 miles
  • 2021 – 82,653 miles
  • 2020 – 72,276 miles
  • 2019 – 65,373 miles
  • 2018 – 61,579 miles
  • 2017 – 57,026 miles
  • 2016 – 50,278 miles
  • 2015 – 44,131 miles
  • 2014 – 40,872 miles
  • 2013 – 38,758 miles
  • 2012 – 37,012 miles
  • 2011 – 34,622 miles
  • 2010 – 32,455 miles
  • 2009 – 30,203 miles
  • 2008 – 28,099 miles
  • 2007 – 25,343 miles
  • 2006 – 22,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive possable n/s drive shaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,758 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,758 miles
    Test number
    795583838055
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,758 miles (+4,863)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,758 miles
    Test number
    953142446853
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    755739011787
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail117,894 miles (+7,973)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,894 miles
    Test number
    909946355079
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,921 miles (+8,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,921 miles
    Test number
    145336938392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,752 miles (+122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,752 miles
    Test number
    378777907218
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possable n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,630 miles (+9,800)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,630 miles
    Test number
    669044854143
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possable n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,830 miles (+9,177)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,830 miles
    Test number
    509259089151
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  9. Pass82,653 miles (+424)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,653 miles
    Test number
    513725186811
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support bracket damaged

  10. Fail82,229 miles (+9,953)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,229 miles
    Test number
    444983495309
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support bracket damaged

  11. Pass72,276 miles (+6,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    453214792669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,373 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,373 miles
    Test number
    924173624398
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail65,371 miles (+3,792)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    173088975352
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass61,579 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    924522834944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRadiator damaged but not leaking.

  15. Fail61,579 miles (+4,553)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    950863814028
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRadiator damaged but not leaking.

  16. Pass57,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,026 miles
    Test number
    967677540339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,024 miles (+6,746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    113670746793
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass50,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    632258284116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  19. Fail50,278 miles (+6,147)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    932929301927
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

  20. Pass44,131 miles (+3,259)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    507205705270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavely corroded but not blowing

  21. Pass40,872 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    315244344132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,758 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,758 miles
    Test number
    165070043174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,012 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    296946532415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,622 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,622 miles
    Test number
    515139121109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,455 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,455 miles
    Test number
    803372330197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,203 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,203 miles
    Test number
    863092139179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,099 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,099 miles
    Test number
    254500338404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,343 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,343 miles
    Test number
    174054137172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,558 miles
    Test number
    740428036118
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T588 HRA

Does T588 HRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T588 HRA is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T588 HRA?
The MOT on T588 HRA is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T588 HRA done?
T588 HRA was recorded at 122,758 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has T588 HRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 HRA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T588 HRA 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 T588 HRA find?
T588 HRA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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