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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T178 RDLMOT history

T178 RDL is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
171,366 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 RDL was last recorded at 171,366 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 3,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2012: 11,280 miles, lower than 105,977 miles on 18 Feb 2011.

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
167,914 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,452 miles
Average per year
5,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,366 miles
  • 2023 – 167,914 miles
  • 2022 – 162,746 miles
  • 2021 – 157,413 miles
  • 2020 – 154,210 miles
  • 2019 – 149,785 miles
  • 2018 – 144,911 miles
  • 2017 – 139,417 miles
  • 2016 – 133,603 miles
  • 2015 – 127,691 miles
  • 2014 – 123,492 miles
  • 2013 – 118,684 miles
  • 2012 – 11,280 miles
  • 2011 – 105,977 miles
  • 2010 – 101,071 miles
  • 2009 – 96,623 miles
  • 2008 – 91,858 miles
  • 2007 – 85,110 miles
  • 2006 – 75,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,366 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,366 miles
    Test number
    514480749419
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail171,365 miles (+3,451)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,365 miles
    Test number
    836929302718
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,914 miles (+5,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,914 miles
    Test number
    965372327176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass162,746 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,746 miles
    Test number
    771235921249
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail162,726 miles (+5,313)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,726 miles
    Test number
    956980382840
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass157,413 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,413 miles
    Test number
    815234415878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,210 miles
    Test number
    260387018407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,210 miles (+4,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,210 miles
    Test number
    361118764524
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass149,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,785 miles
    Test number
    302742445225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,785 miles (+4,874)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,785 miles
    Test number
    286304521610
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  11. Pass144,911 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,911 miles
    Test number
    903864066390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    139,417 miles
    Test number
    977038871136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,417 miles (+5,814)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,417 miles
    Test number
    551950746686
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass133,603 miles (+5,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,603 miles
    Test number
    298339582485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass127,691 miles (+4,199)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    315511655097
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass123,492 miles (+4,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    123,492 miles
    Test number
    509801454037
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass118,684 miles (+107,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    118,684 miles
    Test number
    807135543046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass11,280 miles (-94,697)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    11,280 miles
    Test number
    706090432069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,977 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    167059341000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,071 miles (+4,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,071 miles
    Test number
    570553650077
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass96,623 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    383888259091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    552291968032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,858 miles (+6,748)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    502780668040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass85,110 miles (+9,346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    572520967023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    634002456080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,764 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    730842656098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T178 RDL

Does T178 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 RDL expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 RDL?
The MOT on T178 RDL expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 RDL done?
T178 RDL was recorded at 171,366 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 5,156 miles a year.
Has T178 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 RDL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T178 RDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T178 RDL find?
T178 RDL passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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