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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T120 BPPMOT history

T120 BPP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 96,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,341 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 BPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 BPP was last recorded at 96,341 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2011: 65,543 miles, lower than 91,910 miles on 22 Mar 2010.
  • 5 Sept 2023: 94,281 miles, lower than 94,831 miles on 14 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,705 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
2,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,341 miles
  • 2025 – 95,705 miles
  • 2024 – 95,194 miles
  • 2023 – 94,281 miles
  • 2022 – 91,501 miles
  • 2021 – 89,247 miles
  • 2020 – 88,285 miles
  • 2019 – 84,352 miles
  • 2018 – 82,588 miles
  • 2017 – 80,750 miles
  • 2016 – 78,917 miles
  • 2015 – 76,835 miles
  • 2014 – 74,959 miles
  • 2013 – 72,917 miles
  • 2012 – 69,378 miles
  • 2011 – 65,554 miles
  • 2010 – 91,910 miles
  • 2009 – 58,034 miles
  • 2008 – 52,878 miles
  • 2007 – 46,373 miles
  • 2006 – 39,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,341 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps req att soon

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,341 miles (+636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,341 miles
    Test number
    670556754043
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps req att soon

  2. Pass95,705 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,705 miles
    Test number
    951495806513
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail95,699 miles (+505)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    309451461830
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,194 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    964328753548
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail95,194 miles (+913)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    768113850391
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,281 miles (-550)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,281 miles
    Test number
    457548942815
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steel wheel fitted.correct size. others are alloys
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail94,831 miles (+3,330)1 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    677979108934
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

  8. Pass91,501 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    679909803654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    333186082547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,247 miles (+962)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,247 miles
    Test number
    468421430686
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass88,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    806945164351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,285 miles (+3,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    899314297701
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass84,352 miles (+1,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    790351706691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass82,588 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,588 miles
    Test number
    754577183342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    527721090267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,750 miles (+1,833)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    377016077479
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass78,917 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,917 miles
    Test number
    254701567816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    749222165183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,835 miles (+1,876)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    819972565125
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass74,959 miles (+2,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    237993064131
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass72,917 miles (+84)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    308090773106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBattery slightly loose
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror loose

  22. Fail72,833 miles (+3,455)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    707062263140
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBattery slightly loose
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror loose

  23. Pass69,378 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    818934362198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished

  24. Fail69,378 miles (+3,824)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    167654562147
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished

  25. Pass65,554 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,554 miles
    Test number
    135828391042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,543 miles (-26,367)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    318897691099
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion front and rear
    • NotePetol cap border line limits

  27. Pass91,910 miles (+30,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    921301880002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,832 miles (+3,798)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    740710670019
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion susp parts front and rear .

  29. Fail58,034 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    214091879063
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass58,034 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    774881979079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass52,878 miles (+6,505)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    600977768079
    • NoteN/S/F link rod gaitar split .
    • NoteRear number plate close to limits .

  32. Pass46,373 miles (+6,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,373 miles
    Test number
    971156667039
    • NoteRear number plate close to limits

  33. Pass39,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,650 miles
    Test number
    852057966057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T120 BPP

Does T120 BPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T120 BPP is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T120 BPP?
The MOT on T120 BPP is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T120 BPP done?
T120 BPP was recorded at 96,341 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,767 miles a year.
Has T120 BPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 BPP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T120 BPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T120 BPP find?
T120 BPP passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear; coil spring corroded both front; coil spring corroded both rear, and 1 more.

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