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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,999 cc

487 NHWMOT history

487 NHW is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

487 NHW silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,460 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
487 NHW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

487 NHW was last recorded at 74,460 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,340 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
4,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,460 miles
  • 2025 – 73,340 miles
  • 2024 – 71,024 miles
  • 2023 – 69,709 miles
  • 2022 – 68,420 miles
  • 2021 – 67,087 miles
  • 2020 – 65,475 miles
  • 2019 – 61,156 miles
  • 2018 – 55,945 miles
  • 2017 – 50,067 miles
  • 2016 – 43,994 miles
  • 2015 – 37,114 miles
  • 2014 – 29,474 miles
  • 2013 – 22,548 miles
  • 2012 – 14,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front brake discs are corroded .

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,460 miles (+1,120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,460 miles
    Test number
    983142103940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,340 miles (+2,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,340 miles
    Test number
    657337504758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,024 miles (+1,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    621644341649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,709 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,709 miles
    Test number
    982068504668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail69,678 miles (+1,258)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,678 miles
    Test number
    219333274992
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,420 miles (+1,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    872858175940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,087 miles (+1,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    373489409829
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass65,475 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,475 miles
    Test number
    537599600134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,156 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,156 miles
    Test number
    373587570852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,124 miles (+5,179)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,124 miles
    Test number
    418178004977
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,945 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    366284226379
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail55,795 miles (+5,728)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,795 miles
    Test number
    679555097982
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass50,067 miles (+6,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    984133109136
    • AdvisoryDamage to osf tyre side wall
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,994 miles (+6,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    647655320525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBra ke discs are corroded Cut in nsf tyre side wall

  15. Pass37,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    207581645178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail37,114 miles (+7,640)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    299301045151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass29,474 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,474 miles
    Test number
    578317944101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,548 miles (+8,382)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    877584533101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,166 miles
    Test number
    625470652140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 487 NHW

What vehicle is registration 487 NHW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 487 NHW on a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Jun 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 487 NHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 487 NHW is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 487 NHW?
The MOT on 487 NHW is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 487 NHW done?
487 NHW was recorded at 74,460 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
Has 487 NHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 487 NHW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 487 NHW 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 487 NHW find?
487 NHW passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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