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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

T88 MCLMOT history

T88 MCL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,582 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 MCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 MCL was last recorded at 152,582 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,553 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
6,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,582 miles
  • 2024 – 151,225 miles
  • 2023 – 150,257 miles
  • 2022 – 148,353 miles
  • 2021 – 146,992 miles
  • 2020 – 145,624 miles
  • 2019 – 140,055 miles
  • 2018 – 128,636 miles
  • 2017 – 115,751 miles
  • 2016 – 105,105 miles
  • 2015 – 93,726 miles
  • 2014 – 83,722 miles
  • 2013 – 74,497 miles
  • 2012 – 65,032 miles
  • 2011 – 55,621 miles
  • 2010 – 47,043 miles
  • 2009 – 39,379 miles
  • 2008 – 35,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,582 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,582 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,582 miles
    Test number
    913722618854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,553 miles (+1,328)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,553 miles
    Test number
    429222290220
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,225 miles (+968)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,225 miles
    Test number
    611747751977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,257 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,257 miles
    Test number
    925872720701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,353 miles (+1,361)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,353 miles
    Test number
    760229986236
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass146,992 miles (+1,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,992 miles
    Test number
    289458324579
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass145,624 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,624 miles
    Test number
    401014854869
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail145,624 miles (+5,569)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,624 miles
    Test number
    677597111075
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass140,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,055 miles
    Test number
    832648558069
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

  10. Fail140,053 miles (+11,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,053 miles
    Test number
    669282961050
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

  11. Pass128,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    128,636 miles
    Test number
    174241871991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,634 miles (+12,883)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,634 miles
    Test number
    216266655832
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass115,751 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    115,751 miles
    Test number
    974877015460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail115,751 miles (+10,646)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,751 miles
    Test number
    698966690971
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass105,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,105 miles
    Test number
    202141470575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,105 miles (+11,379)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,105 miles
    Test number
    578412029718
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass93,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    932031467386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,726 miles (+10,004)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    947384103610
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass83,722 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    229552434374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,497 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    965763933315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,032 miles (+9,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,032 miles
    Test number
    925168722318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass55,621 miles (+8,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    445390231308
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass47,043 miles (+7,664)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    750828930307
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish

  24. Pass39,379 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,379 miles
    Test number
    224022439370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,230 miles
    Test number
    594074358351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 MCL

Does T88 MCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 MCL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T88 MCL?
The MOT on T88 MCL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 MCL done?
T88 MCL was recorded at 152,582 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
Has T88 MCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 MCL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T88 MCL 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 MCL find?
T88 MCL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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