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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T648 KEWMOT history

T648 KEW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
46,963 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T648 KEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T648 KEW was last recorded at 46,963 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,959 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,963 miles
  • 2024 – 46,938 miles
  • 2023 – 46,541 miles
  • 2021 – 45,580 miles
  • 2020 – 45,035 miles
  • 2019 – 44,566 miles
  • 2018 – 43,127 miles
  • 2017 – 42,117 miles
  • 2016 – 41,180 miles
  • 2015 – 40,162 miles
  • 2014 – 39,270 miles
  • 2013 – 37,991 miles
  • 2012 – 36,865 miles
  • 2011 – 35,016 miles
  • 2010 – 33,241 miles
  • 2009 – 31,888 miles
  • 2008 – 29,983 miles
  • 2007 – 28,248 miles
  • 2006 – 26,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,963 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front wipers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,963 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,963 miles
    Test number
    807684438798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail46,959 miles (+21)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    396001369586
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass46,938 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,938 miles
    Test number
    660886944520
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass46,541 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,541 miles
    Test number
    503314915124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,538 miles (+958)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,538 miles
    Test number
    883509332058
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass45,580 miles (+545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    243210857406
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass45,035 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,035 miles
    Test number
    716183843269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail45,030 miles (+464)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,030 miles
    Test number
    619632214785
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass44,566 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    924188089290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,127 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    948723727337
    • AdvisoryRear chassis underside suffering from surface corrosion
  11. Pass42,117 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    928358339169
    • AdvisoryFront wipers deteriorated
  12. Fail42,114 miles (+934)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,114 miles
    Test number
    286402383637
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers deteriorated
  13. Pass41,180 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    489028622407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,178 miles (+1,016)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,178 miles
    Test number
    658712711873
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass40,162 miles (+892)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,162 miles
    Test number
    198196446947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass39,270 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,270 miles
    Test number
    747720844283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,991 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,991 miles
    Test number
    287517413240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,865 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,865 miles
    Test number
    239710632285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  19. Fail36,864 miles (+1,848)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,864 miles
    Test number
    357119522474
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  20. Pass35,016 miles (+1,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,016 miles
    Test number
    628630431209
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass33,241 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    164990510269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass31,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    543969329284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Fail31,888 miles (+1,905)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    790879829281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass29,983 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    692751718226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,248 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,248 miles
    Test number
    940244937295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,189 miles
    Test number
    763422326274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T648 KEW

Does T648 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T648 KEW expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T648 KEW?
The MOT on T648 KEW expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T648 KEW done?
T648 KEW was recorded at 46,963 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 1,119 miles a year.
Has T648 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T648 KEW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T648 KEW 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 T648 KEW find?
T648 KEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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