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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T169 XAMMOT history

T169 XAM is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,796 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T169 XAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T169 XAM was last recorded at 101,796 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,631 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,165 miles
Average per year
3,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,796 miles
  • 2025 – 97,631 miles
  • 2024 – 95,673 miles
  • 2023 – 95,065 miles
  • 2022 – 93,674 miles
  • 2021 – 91,571 miles
  • 2020 – 89,699 miles
  • 2019 – 87,533 miles
  • 2018 – 84,722 miles
  • 2017 – 82,767 miles
  • 2016 – 80,108 miles
  • 2015 – 78,004 miles
  • 2014 – 75,366 miles
  • 2013 – 73,473 miles
  • 2012 – 71,605 miles
  • 2011 – 69,439 miles
  • 2010 – 64,897 miles
  • 2009 – 57,956 miles
  • 2008 – 51,693 miles
  • 2007 – 45,713 miles
  • 2006 – 41,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (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.

  • Reverse Light Not Working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,796 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,796 miles
    Test number
    731893919460
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,796 miles (+4,165)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,796 miles
    Test number
    216917496535
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,631 miles (+1,958)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    283720611394
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass95,673 miles (+608)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    240029800360
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDipped/Main Beam Control Lever Sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse Light Not Working

  5. Pass95,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,065 miles
    Test number
    333097817573
    • AdvisoryIndicator/light switch slightly sticking

  6. Fail95,065 miles (+1,391)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,065 miles
    Test number
    585683094341
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIndicator/light switch slightly sticking

  7. Pass93,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    412931593225
    • AdvisoryDip/main switch sticking intermittently

  8. Fail93,674 miles (+2,103)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    727044924335
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDip/main switch sticking intermittently

  9. Pass91,571 miles (+1,872)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,571 miles
    Test number
    815787454571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp aim dull
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp aim dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corrosion visible

  10. Pass89,699 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,699 miles
    Test number
    204431354848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,533 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    585736855707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  12. Fail87,533 miles (+2,811)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    734623406030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  13. Pass84,722 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    306503303485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 wheel arch corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  14. Fail84,722 miles (+1,955)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    973288331325
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 wheel arch corrosion visible
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  15. Pass82,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    611938904890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail82,767 miles (+2,659)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    334824912387
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass80,108 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    658695061303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass78,004 miles (+2,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    631723659699
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  19. Pass75,366 miles (+1,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    557128854281
    • NoteRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  20. Pass73,473 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,473 miles
    Test number
    298119953245
    • NoteRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  21. Fail73,473 miles (+1,868)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,473 miles
    Test number
    978149253235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  22. Pass71,605 miles (+2,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    765431862271
    • 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)

  23. Pass69,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    466837951223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail69,439 miles (+4,542)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,439 miles
    Test number
    615377451249
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass64,897 miles (+6,941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,897 miles
    Test number
    880656550249
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer cover detriated

  26. Pass57,956 miles (+6,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    102951059293
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass51,693 miles (+5,980)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,693 miles
    Test number
    444596148232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass45,713 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,713 miles
    Test number
    862737047288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    771084536274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T169 XAM

Does T169 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T169 XAM is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T169 XAM?
The MOT on T169 XAM is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T169 XAM done?
T169 XAM was recorded at 101,796 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,018 miles a year.
Has T169 XAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T169 XAM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T169 XAM 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 T169 XAM find?
T169 XAM passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 7 more.

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