Ford logo

Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T987 NLDMOT history

T987 NLD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2024
Mileage
79,693 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,163 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T987 NLD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T987 NLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 NLD was last recorded at 79,693 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 6,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,832 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,861 miles
Average per year
3,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,693 miles
  • 2022 – 72,832 miles
  • 2021 – 69,496 miles
  • 2020 – 67,643 miles
  • 2019 – 64,560 miles
  • 2018 – 59,045 miles
  • 2017 – 54,688 miles
  • 2016 – 50,347 miles
  • 2015 – 47,321 miles
  • 2013 – 44,007 miles
  • 2012 – 40,977 miles
  • 2011 – 38,858 miles
  • 2010 – 36,883 miles
  • 2009 – 34,319 miles
  • 2008 – 31,659 miles
  • 2007 – 27,804 miles
  • 2006 – 25,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,693 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,693 miles (+6,861)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,693 miles
    Test number
    412950462964
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass72,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    220923114699
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and parking brake weak (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail72,832 miles (+3,336)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    852535211282
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and parking brake weak (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass69,496 miles (+1,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,496 miles
    Test number
    479408913463
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,643 miles (+3,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,643 miles
    Test number
    927452734366
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    415422828572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail64,560 miles (+5,515)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    213717802182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    405658718468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail59,045 miles (+4,357)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    594904355655
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass54,688 miles (+4,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,688 miles
    Test number
    126687152291
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracks in sidewall

  11. Pass50,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,347 miles
    Test number
    858910836880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,347 miles (+3,026)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,347 miles
    Test number
    622450142419
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass47,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    969514505251
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail47,321 miles (+3,314)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    105259995102
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass44,007 miles (+3,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,007 miles
    Test number
    639328053236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass40,977 miles (+2,119)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,977 miles
    Test number
    499795832248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/side front tyre worn on inner tread

  17. Pass38,858 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    498228911257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,883 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    451200410287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,319 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,319 miles
    Test number
    543970319243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,659 miles (+3,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,659 miles
    Test number
    790596508230
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass27,804 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,804 miles
    Test number
    900680327223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass25,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,780 miles
    Test number
    300952816420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T987 NLD

Does T987 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T987 NLD expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T987 NLD?
The MOT on T987 NLD expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T987 NLD done?
T987 NLD was recorded at 79,693 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 3,163 miles a year.
Has T987 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 NLD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T987 NLD 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 T987 NLD find?
T987 NLD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T987 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.