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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

T88 EMPMOT history

T88 EMP is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 35,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
35,535 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 EMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 EMP was last recorded at 35,535 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,870 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,665 miles
Average per year
2,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,535 miles
  • 2025 – 32,870 miles
  • 2024 – 32,158 miles
  • 2023 – 25,980 miles
  • 2022 – 21,883 miles
  • 2021 – 17,754 miles
  • 2020 – 17,399 miles
  • 2017 – 17,386 miles
  • 2016 – 14,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,535 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,535 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    35,535 miles
    Test number
    984390363717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,870 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    32,870 miles
    Test number
    415831848044
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail32,866 miles (+708)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,866 miles
    Test number
    609528877150
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass32,158 miles (+6,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    32,158 miles
    Test number
    804477646110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass25,980 miles (+4,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    906685299800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass21,883 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    21,883 miles
    Test number
    466222083678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,754 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,754 miles
    Test number
    347057101855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,404 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    17,404 miles
    Test number
    618681184151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail17,399 miles (+13)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,399 miles
    Test number
    825053849776
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass17,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    201100528681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail17,386 miles (+2,828)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    736408221791
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass14,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    14,558 miles
    Test number
    595895735727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T88 EMP

Does T88 EMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 EMP is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 EMP?
The MOT on T88 EMP is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 EMP done?
T88 EMP was recorded at 35,535 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,098 miles a year.
Has T88 EMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 EMP has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 EMP 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 EMP find?
T88 EMP passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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