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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,388 cc

494 WMCMOT history

494 WMC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 189,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

494 WMC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
189,351 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
494 WMC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

494 WMC was last recorded at 189,351 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
186,128 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,223 miles
Average per year
5,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,351 miles
  • 2025 – 186,128 miles
  • 2024 – 183,369 miles
  • 2023 – 180,127 miles
  • 2022 – 176,414 miles
  • 2021 – 171,970 miles
  • 2020 – 168,025 miles
  • 2019 – 163,127 miles
  • 2018 – 157,214 miles
  • 2017 – 152,745 miles
  • 2016 – 146,820 miles
  • 2015 – 141,776 miles
  • 2014 – 138,040 miles
  • 2013 – 133,552 miles
  • 2012 – 126,414 miles
  • 2011 – 121,933 miles
  • 2010 – 96,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body/bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear suspension components are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,351 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    189,351 miles
    Test number
    683603847359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body/bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail189,349 miles (+3,221)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,349 miles
    Test number
    574720211777
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body/bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass186,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    186,128 miles
    Test number
    462783665061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail186,128 miles (+2,759)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,128 miles
    Test number
    479865227697
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass183,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    183,369 miles
    Test number
    984306412319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,369 miles (+3,242)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,369 miles
    Test number
    533614670430
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure Bracket missing near flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass180,127 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    180,127 miles
    Test number
    445351056230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,414 miles (+4,444)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    176,414 miles
    Test number
    728306268965
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Pass171,970 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    171,970 miles
    Test number
    719009574949
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large sticker at nearside (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components are corroded

  10. Fail171,970 miles (+3,945)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,970 miles
    Test number
    688601655472
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large sticker at nearside (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components are corroded

  11. Pass168,025 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    168,025 miles
    Test number
    708011628496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass163,127 miles (+5,913)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,127 miles
    Test number
    483848404489
    • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large sticker at nearside (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryC O is slightly high and only just passed emissions test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover is missing
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components are corroded

  13. Pass157,214 miles (+4,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,214 miles
    Test number
    855685240874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass152,745 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,745 miles
    Test number
    227828505593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,820 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,820 miles
    Test number
    349422704555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,776 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    939785695168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,040 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,040 miles
    Test number
    297596894142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,552 miles (+7,138)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    147196553193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,414 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    276728952460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,933 miles (+25,069)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    121,933 miles
    Test number
    968828371219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    540620140169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 494 WMC

What vehicle is registration 494 WMC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 494 WMC on a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 May 2007. 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 494 WMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 494 WMC is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 494 WMC?
The MOT on 494 WMC is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 494 WMC done?
494 WMC was recorded at 189,351 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,738 miles a year.
Has 494 WMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 494 WMC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 494 WMC 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 494 WMC find?
494 WMC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front body/bumper damaged; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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