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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

T17 CATMOT history

T17 CAT is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,270 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T17 CAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T17 CAT was last recorded at 186,270 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,750 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,520 miles
Average per year
10,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,270 miles
  • 2025 – 183,750 miles
  • 2024 – 181,506 miles
  • 2022 – 178,055 miles
  • 2021 – 160,316 miles
  • 2019 – 136,904 miles
  • 2018 – 111,737 miles
  • 2017 – 83,673 miles
  • 2016 – 74,401 miles
  • 2015 – 60,620 miles
  • 2014 – 48,154 miles
  • 2013 – 41,159 miles
  • 2011 – 33,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,270 miles (+2,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,270 miles
    Test number
    263471464960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,750 miles (+2,244)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    183,750 miles
    Test number
    960880661789
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,506 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,506 miles
    Test number
    681305419243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,055 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,055 miles
    Test number
    590528860449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,053 miles (+8,968)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,053 miles
    Test number
    122967069431
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,085 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,085 miles
    Test number
    721215541851
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear stabiliser links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail169,085 miles (+8,769)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,085 miles
    Test number
    740682272712
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear stabiliser links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass160,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    160,316 miles
    Test number
    792347543219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,316 miles (+23,412)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,316 miles
    Test number
    222373331934
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass136,904 miles (+25,167)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,904 miles
    Test number
    313979696863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,737 miles
    Test number
    111571765525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,737 miles (+28,064)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,737 miles
    Test number
    554638103612
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  13. Pass83,673 miles (+9,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,673 miles
    Test number
    473129129534
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY & ENGINE COVER PRESENT

  14. Pass74,401 miles (+13,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,401 miles
    Test number
    839720988846
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass60,620 miles (+12,466)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    509027685150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/rear no plate light damaged but still working
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre perished

  16. Pass48,154 miles (+6,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,154 miles
    Test number
    246990844114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    398446453147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail41,159 miles (+7,261)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    707476453117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass33,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    476802761331
    • 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)

Questions about T17 CAT

Does T17 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T17 CAT is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T17 CAT?
The MOT on T17 CAT is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T17 CAT done?
T17 CAT was recorded at 186,270 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 10,864 miles a year.
Has T17 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T17 CAT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T17 CAT 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 T17 CAT find?
T17 CAT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both.

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