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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc

97 RAPMOT history

97 RAP is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 70,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

97 RAP blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,185 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 RAP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
3 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 RAP was last recorded at 70,185 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 15,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,122 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,063 miles
Average per year
8,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,185 miles
  • 2025 – 55,122 miles
  • 2024 – 45,730 miles
  • 2023 – 38,488 miles
  • 2022 – 34,597 miles
  • 2021 – 26,508 miles
  • 2020 – 19,698 miles
  • 2019 – 12,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,185 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,185 miles (+15,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    502965575422
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass55,122 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    954828087476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,730 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    777062058347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,488 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,488 miles
    Test number
    905955739329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,597 miles (+8,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,597 miles
    Test number
    448387721589
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays obscuring some items
  6. Pass26,508 miles (+6,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    428854139695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obstructing some items
  7. Pass19,698 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    19,698 miles
    Test number
    913481049612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail19,696 miles (+6,872)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,696 miles
    Test number
    303953262443
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass12,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    12,824 miles
    Test number
    815870253133
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about 97 RAP

What vehicle is registration 97 RAP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 RAP on a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Mar 2017. 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 97 RAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 RAP is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 RAP?
The MOT on 97 RAP is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 RAP done?
97 RAP was recorded at 70,185 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 8,555 miles a year.
Has 97 RAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 RAP has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on 97 RAP 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 97 RAP find?
97 RAP passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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