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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T260 TVXMOT history

T260 TVX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
121,534 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T260 TVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T260 TVX was last recorded at 121,534 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,034 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
500 miles
Average per year
3,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,534 miles
  • 2024 – 121,034 miles
  • 2023 – 120,310 miles
  • 2022 – 119,348 miles
  • 2021 – 117,990 miles
  • 2020 – 117,099 miles
  • 2019 – 116,059 miles
  • 2018 – 114,824 miles
  • 2017 – 113,432 miles
  • 2016 – 112,092 miles
  • 2015 – 109,991 miles
  • 2014 – 106,007 miles
  • 2013 – 103,857 miles
  • 2012 – 98,306 miles
  • 2011 – 91,092 miles
  • 2010 – 83,486 miles
  • 2009 – 75,375 miles
  • 2008 – 67,881 miles
  • 2007 – 61,742 miles
  • 2006 – 52,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,534 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,534 miles (+500)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,534 miles
    Test number
    160121087790
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 17 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,034 miles (+724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,034 miles
    Test number
    451849207585
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack

  3. Pass120,310 miles (+962)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    804626507466
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower fuel pipe (metal) corroded where joins plastic pipe connecter
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,348 miles (+1,358)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    729452295562
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass117,990 miles (+891)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,990 miles
    Test number
    938762157167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,099 miles (+1,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    812036861597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass116,059 miles (+1,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,059 miles
    Test number
    843698018867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,824 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    481856494317
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has temporary repair not recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n.s.f tyres perishing tyre valves also poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail114,797 miles (+1,365)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,797 miles
    Test number
    655020625047
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has temporary repair not recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n.s.f tyres perishing tyre valves also poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass113,432 miles (+1,340)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    986167965720
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both [beam images weak] (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre split between tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak heavy leaks

  11. Pass112,092 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    959793289528
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMultiple small chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak Sump corroded leaking
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing on side walls
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail112,092 miles (+2,101)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    142250017761
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMultiple small chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak Sump corroded leaking
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing on side walls
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass109,991 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,991 miles
    Test number
    418158964875
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside + components
    • AdvisoryFront Metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn to 3mm + perished + worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Pair (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail109,943 miles (+3,936)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,943 miles
    Test number
    825538725919
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust section heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside + components
    • AdvisoryFront Metal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn to 3mm + perished + worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Pair (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass106,007 miles (+2,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    868455174222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass103,857 miles (+5,551)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,857 miles
    Test number
    118247073238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre + rear exhaust corroding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre blocky on inner edge

  17. Pass98,306 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,306 miles
    Test number
    387403792221
    • NoteOffside cv gaitor shows some gease contamination
    • NoteOffside front tyre shows wear on inner edge

  18. Fail98,304 miles (+7,212)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    236223292270
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside cv gaitor shows some gease contamination
    • NoteOffside front tyre shows wear on inner edge

  19. Pass91,092 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,092 miles
    Test number
    538320691229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail90,920 miles (+7,434)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    238173781271
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass83,486 miles (+8,111)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    381732280224
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront registration plate shows deterioration.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs show a lipped edge and corroded.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.
    • NoteOffside and nearside headlamp beam images weak.

  22. Pass75,375 miles (+7,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    173304469234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass67,881 miles (+6,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    562576468234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass61,742 miles (+9,076)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,742 miles
    Test number
    164260897250
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  25. Pass52,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    590003696275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T260 TVX

Does T260 TVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T260 TVX expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T260 TVX?
The MOT on T260 TVX expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T260 TVX done?
T260 TVX was recorded at 121,534 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,628 miles a year.
Has T260 TVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T260 TVX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T260 TVX 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 T260 TVX find?
T260 TVX failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 4 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside rear lower integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 13 more.

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