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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

T88 AELMOT history

T88 AEL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2023
Mileage
119,890 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 AEL was last recorded at 119,890 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 16,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,579 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
16,311 miles
Average per year
7,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,890 miles
  • 2021 – 103,579 miles
  • 2019 – 100,552 miles
  • 2018 – 93,974 miles
  • 2017 – 86,646 miles
  • 2016 – 80,700 miles
  • 2015 – 74,420 miles
  • 2014 – 68,404 miles
  • 2013 – 63,066 miles
  • 2012 – 58,616 miles
  • 2011 – 38,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,890 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,890 miles
    Test number
    650831609969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,890 miles (+16,311)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,890 miles
    Test number
    172896260856
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    686411747653
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside and exposed components
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering arms

  4. Fail103,579 miles (+3,027)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    839420170178
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside and exposed components
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering arms

  5. Pass100,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    810328817486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,552 miles (+6,578)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    149558371922
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass93,974 miles (+7,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    283135992147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,646 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,646 miles
    Test number
    997469698414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    531761970975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail80,700 miles (+6,280)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    872078262459
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass74,420 miles (+6,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    570366543267
    • 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)

  12. Pass68,404 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    495275234353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,066 miles (+4,450)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,066 miles
    Test number
    499322033306
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  14. Pass58,616 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,616 miles
    Test number
    516118332350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,558 miles (+7,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    305845122350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,881 miles (+12,300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    589486492074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,581 miles
    Test number
    506904181026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 AEL

Does T88 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 AEL expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 AEL?
The MOT on T88 AEL expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 AEL done?
T88 AEL was recorded at 119,890 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 7,447 miles a year.
Has T88 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 AEL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T88 AEL 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 T88 AEL find?
T88 AEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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