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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

975 HATMOT history

975 HAT is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

975 HAT black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,453 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
975 HAT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

975 HAT was last recorded at 99,453 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,954 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,499 miles
Average per year
7,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,453 miles
  • 2025 – 92,954 miles
  • 2024 – 84,784 miles
  • 2023 – 77,872 miles
  • 2022 – 70,374 miles
  • 2021 – 64,342 miles
  • 2020 – 59,514 miles
  • 2019 – 49,025 miles
  • 2018 – 40,608 miles
  • 2017 – 30,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,453 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Wipers smeary

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,453 miles (+6,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    904961910520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  2. Pass92,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    338801026056
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  3. Fail92,954 miles (+8,170)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    181991981238
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  4. Pass84,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    983138031202
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,784 miles (+6,912)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    207232564654
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,872 miles (+7,498)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,872 miles
    Test number
    805039259250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,374 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    494851214831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,342 miles
    Test number
    626424955258
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  9. Fail64,342 miles (+4,828)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,342 miles
    Test number
    870227926058
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  10. Pass59,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    159806378667
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge,down to tread limit
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread close to limit and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim on lowest setting

  11. Fail59,514 miles (+10,489)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    972486543985
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge,down to tread limit
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread close to limit and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge and close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim on lowest setting

  12. Pass49,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    594847314427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,025 miles (+8,417)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    695671310873
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass40,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    184114228755
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

  15. Fail40,607 miles (+9,923)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    412239158504
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 R16 93H (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

  16. Pass30,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,684 miles
    Test number
    617494305357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 975 HAT

What vehicle is registration 975 HAT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 975 HAT on a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Mar 2014. 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 975 HAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 975 HAT is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 975 HAT?
The MOT on 975 HAT is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 975 HAT done?
975 HAT was recorded at 99,453 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,582 miles a year.
Has 975 HAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 975 HAT has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 975 HAT 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 975 HAT find?
975 HAT passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe rusty.

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