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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T596 EBMMOT history

T596 EBM is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,977 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 EBM
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T596 EBM was last recorded at 135,977 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 4,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,002 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,975 miles
Average per year
5,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,977 miles
  • 2025 – 131,002 miles
  • 2024 – 123,649 miles
  • 2023 – 118,470 miles
  • 2022 – 113,745 miles
  • 2020 – 109,870 miles
  • 2019 – 102,991 miles
  • 2018 – 98,200 miles
  • 2017 – 89,403 miles
  • 2016 – 82,348 miles
  • 2015 – 74,920 miles
  • 2014 – 67,406 miles
  • 2013 – 59,855 miles
  • 2012 – 53,323 miles
  • 2011 – 47,532 miles
  • 2010 – 40,901 miles
  • 2009 – 38,230 miles
  • 2008 – 35,966 miles
  • 2007 – 32,588 miles
  • 2006 – 28,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,977 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Coil spring corroded All four

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,977 miles (+4,975)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,977 miles
    Test number
    160401784827
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,002 miles (+7,353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,002 miles
    Test number
    850284323638
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,649 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,649 miles
    Test number
    712335247132
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail123,649 miles (+5,179)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,649 miles
    Test number
    994765076748
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass118,470 miles (+4,725)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    721501560672
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,745 miles (+3,875)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    189802606699
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,870 miles (+6,879)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,870 miles
    Test number
    680921625676
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,991 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    436619710540
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail102,991 miles (+4,791)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    237465649846
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,200 miles (+8,797)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    837745919489
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,403 miles (+7,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,403 miles
    Test number
    853288895798
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass82,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    442770712275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box and pipe slightly corroded

  13. Fail82,348 miles (+7,428)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    889857528204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box and pipe slightly corroded

  14. Pass74,920 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    265209155418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,406 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    925503334187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,855 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    547940533132
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass59,855 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    796830133161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,323 miles (+5,791)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    597970632158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  19. Pass47,532 miles (+6,631)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    348127421145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass40,901 miles (+2,671)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    152515620115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisy

  21. Pass38,230 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    972062539193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    263002048421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail35,966 miles (+3,378)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    711062548150
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    231362447484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,588 miles (+3,739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    720372947108
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Fail28,849 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    244196636162
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  27. Pass28,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    414116136184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T596 EBM

Does T596 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T596 EBM is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T596 EBM?
The MOT on T596 EBM is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T596 EBM done?
T596 EBM was recorded at 135,977 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,421 miles a year.
Has T596 EBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 EBM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T596 EBM 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 T596 EBM find?
T596 EBM passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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