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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T286 LNCMOT history

T286 LNC is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,886 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T286 LNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T286 LNC was last recorded at 112,886 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,886 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,886 miles
  • 2024 – 111,430 miles
  • 2021 – 111,415 miles
  • 2020 – 111,376 miles
  • 2019 – 111,308 miles
  • 2018 – 111,266 miles
  • 2017 – 111,050 miles
  • 2016 – 107,663 miles
  • 2014 – 101,675 miles
  • 2013 – 89,663 miles
  • 2012 – 77,613 miles
  • 2011 – 71,117 miles
  • 2010 – 67,488 miles
  • 2009 – 63,197 miles
  • 2008 – 57,590 miles
  • 2007 – 52,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,886 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderneath generally corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Number plate lamp dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear all suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,886 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,886 miles
    Test number
    633744732207
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath generally corroded

  2. Fail112,886 miles (+1,456)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,886 miles
    Test number
    494063185136
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath generally corroded

  3. Pass111,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    723518265568
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp dim

  4. Fail111,430 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    434419155727
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp dim

  5. Fail111,430 miles (+15)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    926484911785
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral rear no plate lamps very dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,415 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    448416347601
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,376 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,376 miles
    Test number
    573814120973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components corroded

  8. Fail111,354 miles (+46)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,354 miles
    Test number
    473618565450
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components corroded

  9. Pass111,308 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,308 miles
    Test number
    237766961928
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass111,266 miles (+216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,266 miles
    Test number
    216675228278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass111,050 miles (+3,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,050 miles
    Test number
    640481539842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass107,663 miles (+5,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,663 miles
    Test number
    473207545708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,675 miles (+921)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    216675604175
    • NoteBoth headlamps frosted/poor
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe corroding
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  14. Fail100,754 miles (+11,091)2 failures1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,754 miles
    Test number
    765468574006
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth headlamps frosted/poor
    • NoteN/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight play
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe corroding
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  15. Pass89,663 miles (+50)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    447524993076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F + O/S/F Headlamp's Have Poor Beam Image

  16. Fail89,613 miles (+12,000)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,613 miles
    Test number
    717582493066
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion To Exhaust Back Box
    • NoteN/S/F + O/S/F Headlamp's Have Poor Beam Image

  17. Pass77,613 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,613 miles
    Test number
    547051582014
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail77,613 miles (+6,496)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,613 miles
    Test number
    488810882014
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass71,117 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,117 miles
    Test number
    426817261038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,488 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,488 miles
    Test number
    971311660068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,197 miles (+5,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,197 miles
    Test number
    104731069476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass57,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,590 miles
    Test number
    603455218053
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail57,590 miles (+5,115)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,590 miles
    Test number
    650274018010
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass52,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    100507317071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,475 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    142947017414
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T286 LNC

Does T286 LNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T286 LNC is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T286 LNC?
The MOT on T286 LNC is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T286 LNC done?
T286 LNC was recorded at 112,886 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,209 miles a year.
Has T286 LNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T286 LNC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T286 LNC 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 T286 LNC find?
T286 LNC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside rear fuel hose deteriorated, and 5 more.

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