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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T654 DFMMOT history

T654 DFM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
154,948 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T654 DFM
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T654 DFM was last recorded at 154,948 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,946 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,948 miles
  • 2022 – 142,907 miles
  • 2021 – 129,366 miles
  • 2020 – 115,625 miles
  • 2019 – 102,533 miles
  • 2018 – 84,038 miles
  • 2017 – 66,029 miles
  • 2016 – 52,346 miles
  • 2014 – 49,779 miles
  • 2013 – 48,229 miles
  • 2012 – 46,311 miles
  • 2011 – 43,699 miles
  • 2010 – 41,729 miles
  • 2009 – 40,146 miles
  • 2008 – 38,507 miles
  • 2007 – 36,471 miles
  • 2006 – 32,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,948 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,948 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,948 miles
    Test number
    557319358671
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,946 miles (+12,039)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,946 miles
    Test number
    301369340751
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,907 miles (+13,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,907 miles
    Test number
    704422940257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rear tyres tread getting low and worn on inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,366 miles
    Test number
    807776617827
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not workin

  5. Fail129,366 miles (+13,741)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,366 miles
    Test number
    164030050298
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not workin

  6. Pass115,625 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,625 miles
    Test number
    455939439151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,412 miles (+12,879)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    955072398200
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass102,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,533 miles
    Test number
    408489100710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail102,533 miles (+18,495)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,533 miles
    Test number
    763338640019
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass84,038 miles (+18,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,038 miles
    Test number
    983890520558
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,029 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    843026953590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail66,026 miles (+13,680)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,026 miles
    Test number
    563578493497
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,346 miles
    Test number
    586919205210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,346 miles (+462)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,346 miles
    Test number
    113149240386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass51,884 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,884 miles
    Test number
    894892566827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,779 miles
    Test number
    968940594262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,779 miles (+1,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,779 miles
    Test number
    798679984243
    • FailureRear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass48,229 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,229 miles
    Test number
    298378793273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,311 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    849560002316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,699 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,699 miles
    Test number
    706301091283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,729 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    891465290226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,146 miles (+1,639)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    114606799272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has cracks to side wall.

  23. Pass38,507 miles (+2,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,507 miles
    Test number
    840469488294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,471 miles (+3,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    543059297248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    371384976141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T654 DFM

Does T654 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T654 DFM expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T654 DFM?
The MOT on T654 DFM expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T654 DFM done?
T654 DFM was recorded at 154,948 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 6,987 miles a year.
Has T654 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T654 DFM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T654 DFM 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 T654 DFM find?
T654 DFM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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