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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T227 TWXMOT history

T227 TWX is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
83,081 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T227 TWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T227 TWX was last recorded at 83,081 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 12,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,168 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,913 miles
Average per year
1,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,081 miles
  • 2024 – 70,168 miles
  • 2023 – 65,765 miles
  • 2022 – 64,708 miles
  • 2021 – 63,710 miles
  • 2020 – 62,738 miles
  • 2019 – 61,725 miles
  • 2018 – 60,442 miles
  • 2017 – 59,181 miles
  • 2016 – 57,514 miles
  • 2015 – 56,064 miles
  • 2014 – 54,554 miles
  • 2013 – 53,390 miles
  • 2012 – 51,857 miles
  • 2011 – 50,260 miles
  • 2010 – 48,855 miles
  • 2009 – 47,517 miles
  • 2008 – 46,675 miles
  • 2007 – 45,726 miles
  • 2006 – 44,790 miles
  • 2005 – 44,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,081 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,081 miles (+12,913)1 dangerous10 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,081 miles
    Test number
    159249683449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,168 miles (+4,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    924977902375
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass65,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,765 miles
    Test number
    345250162419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,765 miles (+1,057)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,765 miles
    Test number
    833801847761
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    631022652032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,708 miles (+998)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    200079973076
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass63,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,710 miles
    Test number
    283299887730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,710 miles (+972)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,710 miles
    Test number
    159200833829
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass62,738 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,738 miles
    Test number
    669115743581
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass61,725 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    484753744507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,442 miles
    Test number
    299451880859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,442 miles (+1,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,442 miles
    Test number
    868319392902
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass59,181 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,181 miles
    Test number
    280319606113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass57,514 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    276087252670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,064 miles (+1,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    727955042414
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror slightly cracked-exhaust and mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brakes passed on limit-rear no.plate deteriated
    • AdvisoryX2 rear coil springs corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded

  16. Pass54,554 miles (+1,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,554 miles
    Test number
    475874514492
    • NoteExhaust and mountings corroded-rear trailing arm bushes perished-x2 rear anti roll bar link rubber bushes perished-rear brakes binding and juddering-all coil springs corroded-all brake pipes surface rust

  17. Pass53,390 miles (+1,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    259663013337
    • NoteShockers damp-trailing arm bushs slightly perished

  18. Pass51,857 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,857 miles
    Test number
    318897912385
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel slightly binding coil springs corroded o/s ball joint boot slightly detariated- front number plate perishing

  19. Fail51,857 miles (+1,597)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,857 miles
    Test number
    497067412440
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass50,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,260 miles
    Test number
    406748811414
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail50,257 miles (+1,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,257 miles
    Test number
    728478811314
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass48,855 miles (+1,338)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    470439910344
    • NoteBoth front wishbones rear bushes have movement in them but not excessive
    • NoteHandbrake lever has high travel
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  23. Pass47,517 miles (+842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    391008929348
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass46,675 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    271580738328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,672 miles (+946)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,672 miles
    Test number
    833385951845
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass45,726 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,726 miles
    Test number
    731917127332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,790 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,790 miles
    Test number
    553566926395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    641228825369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T227 TWX

Does T227 TWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T227 TWX expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T227 TWX?
The MOT on T227 TWX expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T227 TWX done?
T227 TWX was recorded at 83,081 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 1,932 miles a year.
Has T227 TWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T227 TWX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T227 TWX 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 T227 TWX find?
T227 TWX failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 13 more.

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