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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T181 ABWMOT history

T181 ABW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,212 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 ABW
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 ABW was last recorded at 137,212 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 1,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,183 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,029 miles
Average per year
3,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,212 miles
  • 2024 – 136,183 miles
  • 2023 – 135,111 miles
  • 2022 – 134,582 miles
  • 2021 – 134,034 miles
  • 2020 – 133,590 miles
  • 2019 – 132,858 miles
  • 2018 – 131,405 miles
  • 2017 – 128,399 miles
  • 2016 – 121,147 miles
  • 2015 – 112,889 miles
  • 2014 – 101,886 miles
  • 2013 – 91,434 miles
  • 2011 – 87,681 miles
  • 2010 – 83,539 miles
  • 2009 – 76,925 miles
  • 2008 – 71,572 miles
  • 2007 – 67,033 miles
  • 2006 – 61,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,212 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,212 miles (+1,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,212 miles
    Test number
    788608935125
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass136,183 miles (+1,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,183 miles
    Test number
    458188736914
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components and brake pipes have surface corrosion and have been painted/under-sealed in most areas

  3. Pass135,111 miles (+529)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,111 miles
    Test number
    879867661468
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes surface corroded or covered in paint/under-seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is perished and has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear sub-frame is corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and has surface corrosion and has been under-sealed in most areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass134,582 miles (+548)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,582 miles
    Test number
    432300708629
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,034 miles (+444)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,034 miles
    Test number
    211157586938
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,590 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,590 miles
    Test number
    910132189707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,573 miles (+715)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,573 miles
    Test number
    387270918542
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass132,858 miles (+1,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,858 miles
    Test number
    941013988920
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass131,405 miles (+3,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,405 miles
    Test number
    702808093232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps going slightly cloudy

  10. Pass128,399 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,399 miles
    Test number
    679371082694
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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)

  11. Fail128,380 miles (+7,233)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,380 miles
    Test number
    379758347366
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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)

  12. Pass121,147 miles (+8,258)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,147 miles
    Test number
    764013505111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,889 miles (+11,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    264497970019
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,886 miles (+10,452)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    367362564486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,434 miles (+3,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    735571993236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass87,681 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    717632261047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn on inner face
    • NoteRear brake disc pitted

  17. Fail87,681 miles (+4,142)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    465130461033
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn on inner face
    • NoteRear brake disc pitted

  18. Pass83,539 miles (+6,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    723431440080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,925 miles (+5,353)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    722260559082
    • NoteBrake pipe over cover not vpsable

  20. Pass71,572 miles (+4,539)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    353491758094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge 2-5mm of tread left
    • NoteSlight corrosion on offside rear brake disc
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

  21. Pass67,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,033 miles
    Test number
    273470967092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,033 miles (+5,347)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,033 miles
    Test number
    100050867087
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail61,686 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    510390466040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass61,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    680880266075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 ABW

Does T181 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 ABW is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T181 ABW?
The MOT on T181 ABW is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 ABW done?
T181 ABW was recorded at 137,212 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 3,848 miles a year.
Has T181 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 ABW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T181 ABW 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 T181 ABW find?
T181 ABW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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