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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T157 HPXMOT history

T157 HPX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 235,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
235,214 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 HPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 HPX was last recorded at 235,214 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,915 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,299 miles
Average per year
7,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,214 miles
  • 2025 – 232,915 miles
  • 2024 – 230,162 miles
  • 2023 – 226,505 miles
  • 2022 – 223,265 miles
  • 2021 – 220,111 miles
  • 2020 – 216,090 miles
  • 2019 – 210,557 miles
  • 2018 – 202,164 miles
  • 2017 – 193,090 miles
  • 2016 – 181,674 miles
  • 2015 – 168,238 miles
  • 2013 – 153,423 miles
  • 2012 – 148,034 miles
  • 2011 – 144,031 miles
  • 2010 – 134,172 miles
  • 2009 – 120,778 miles
  • 2008 – 109,340 miles
  • 2007 – 93,476 miles
  • 2006 – 74,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,214 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,214 miles (+2,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    235,214 miles
    Test number
    942228221686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass232,915 miles (+2,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    232,915 miles
    Test number
    984749406038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass230,162 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    230,162 miles
    Test number
    469880851108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass226,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    226,505 miles
    Test number
    715612849186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail226,505 miles (+3,240)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,505 miles
    Test number
    735793660792
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 1 at the front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass223,265 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    223,265 miles
    Test number
    455231369703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass220,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    220,111 miles
    Test number
    529485269329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail220,111 miles (+4,021)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,111 miles
    Test number
    313702125505
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass216,090 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    216,090 miles
    Test number
    952710404532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail216,085 miles (+5,528)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,085 miles
    Test number
    828435391102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass210,557 miles (+8,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    210,557 miles
    Test number
    708991844842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass202,164 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    202,164 miles
    Test number
    993848507995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail202,159 miles (+9,069)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,159 miles
    Test number
    884743958778
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass193,090 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    193,090 miles
    Test number
    873475680237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail193,079 miles (+11,405)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,079 miles
    Test number
    333913417923
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass181,674 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    181,674 miles
    Test number
    204011727480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail181,672 miles (+13,434)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,672 miles
    Test number
    825339681007
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass168,238 miles (+14,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    168,238 miles
    Test number
    485963995019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass153,423 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    153,423 miles
    Test number
    435764783290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass148,034 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    148,034 miles
    Test number
    365216772423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,025 miles (+3,994)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    255775102215
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass144,031 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    144,031 miles
    Test number
    749418491212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail144,011 miles (+9,839)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,011 miles
    Test number
    239193891210
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass134,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    134,172 miles
    Test number
    354152690472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail134,172 miles (+13,394)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,172 miles
    Test number
    754452390292
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass120,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    272174269259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail120,778 miles (+11,438)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    892024069264
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  28. Pass109,340 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    414423608248
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Fail109,340 miles (+15,864)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    430353608200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass93,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,476 miles
    Test number
    143307777133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail93,476 miles (+19,384)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,476 miles
    Test number
    823287877130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  32. Pass74,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    842483766118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail74,092 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,092 miles
    Test number
    661173766160
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T157 HPX

Does T157 HPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T157 HPX is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T157 HPX?
The MOT on T157 HPX is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T157 HPX done?
T157 HPX was recorded at 235,214 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,997 miles a year.
Has T157 HPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 HPX has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T157 HPX 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 T157 HPX find?
T157 HPX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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