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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,569 cc

T896 LBLMOT history

T896 LBL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2024
Mileage
93,617 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 LBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,569 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 LBL was last recorded at 93,617 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,617 miles · 19 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,617 miles
  • 2019 – 93,075 miles
  • 2018 – 92,324 miles
  • 2017 – 91,108 miles
  • 2016 – 89,170 miles
  • 2015 – 86,966 miles
  • 2014 – 84,466 miles
  • 2013 – 82,632 miles
  • 2012 – 80,841 miles
  • 2011 – 79,303 miles
  • 2010 – 77,557 miles
  • 2009 – 74,845 miles
  • 2008 – 72,067 miles
  • 2007 – 68,074 miles
  • 2006 – 64,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    230819219302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail93,617 miles (+542)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    902837693812
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass93,075 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    172933866067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail93,074 miles (+750)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,074 miles
    Test number
    660057997207
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass92,324 miles (+1,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    938447765236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Pass91,108 miles (+1,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,108 miles
    Test number
    746379678883
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
  7. Pass89,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,170 miles
    Test number
    664625037609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,168 miles (+2,202)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,168 miles
    Test number
    258721686876
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake (3.7.B.5b)
  9. Pass86,966 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,966 miles
    Test number
    298259435478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Fail86,965 miles (+2,499)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,965 miles
    Test number
    735139835118
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass84,466 miles (+1,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    508917024187
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass82,632 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    948724933104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,630 miles (+1,789)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    538239123152
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass80,841 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,841 miles
    Test number
    128755432164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,303 miles (+1,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,303 miles
    Test number
    175342931108
    • NoteNail in front tyre
  16. Pass77,557 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,557 miles
    Test number
    694837630145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,845 miles
    Test number
    564555729190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,844 miles (+2,777)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,844 miles
    Test number
    434135129143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass72,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    231529528113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,067 miles (+3,993)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    620619328104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  21. Pass68,074 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    473270027181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    554018236114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T896 LBL

Does T896 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 LBL expired on 23 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 LBL?
The MOT on T896 LBL expired on 23 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 LBL done?
T896 LBL was recorded at 93,617 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 1,747 miles a year.
Has T896 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 LBL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T896 LBL 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 T896 LBL find?
T896 LBL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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