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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

T29 RLTMOT history

T29 RLT is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
190,605 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 RLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 RLT was last recorded at 190,605 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,511 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,094 miles
Average per year
7,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,605 miles
  • 2025 – 184,511 miles
  • 2024 – 178,578 miles
  • 2023 – 175,648 miles
  • 2022 – 173,583 miles
  • 2021 – 171,657 miles
  • 2020 – 169,449 miles
  • 2019 – 168,007 miles
  • 2018 – 166,489 miles
  • 2017 – 164,365 miles
  • 2016 – 161,801 miles
  • 2015 – 148,988 miles
  • 2014 – 128,366 miles
  • 2013 – 112,125 miles
  • 2012 – 94,660 miles
  • 2011 – 69,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Towbar component corroded, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    190,605 miles
    Test number
    752811140517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail190,605 miles (+6,094)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,605 miles
    Test number
    157467037507
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass184,511 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,511 miles
    Test number
    305089870408
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail184,385 miles (+5,807)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,385 miles
    Test number
    388002835494
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass178,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,578 miles
    Test number
    751230001045
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail178,578 miles (+2,930)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,578 miles
    Test number
    288343777951
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass175,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,648 miles
    Test number
    735096036995
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail175,648 miles (+2,065)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,648 miles
    Test number
    791335802321
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass173,583 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,583 miles
    Test number
    436811290105
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass171,657 miles (+2,208)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,657 miles
    Test number
    922358266230
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass169,449 miles (+1,442)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,449 miles
    Test number
    223403209904
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FIXINGS ARE POOR
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST IS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear FOG LAMP COLOUR IS ALMOST WHITE
    • AdvisoryTYRES ARE PERISHED

  12. Pass168,007 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,007 miles
    Test number
    717658480408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass166,489 miles (+2,124)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    166,489 miles
    Test number
    651361556639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Pass164,365 miles (+2,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    164,365 miles
    Test number
    938232466700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside/nearside front suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside/nearside rear suspension components corroded.

  15. Pass161,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,801 miles
    Test number
    102165073939
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  16. Fail161,801 miles (+12,813)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,801 miles
    Test number
    149886089441
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  17. Pass148,988 miles (+508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    148,988 miles
    Test number
    168979345185
    • NoteExhaust is corroded

  18. Fail148,480 miles (+20,114)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,480 miles
    Test number
    207322945152
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust is corroded

  19. Pass128,366 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    408092144176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,339 miles (+16,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,339 miles
    Test number
    178251344168
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass112,125 miles (+17,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,125 miles
    Test number
    308307733176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,660 miles
    Test number
    576082942160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail94,660 miles (+25,281)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,660 miles
    Test number
    999462042182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass69,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    986103431111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 RLT

Does T29 RLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 RLT is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 RLT?
The MOT on T29 RLT is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 RLT done?
T29 RLT was recorded at 190,605 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,869 miles a year.
Has T29 RLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 RLT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 RLT 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 T29 RLT find?
T29 RLT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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