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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T305 RCGMOT history

T305 RCG is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,955 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T305 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T305 RCG was last recorded at 127,955 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,244 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,711 miles
Average per year
4,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,955 miles
  • 2024 – 124,244 miles
  • 2023 – 121,759 miles
  • 2022 – 116,711 miles
  • 2021 – 111,789 miles
  • 2020 – 107,686 miles
  • 2019 – 103,259 miles
  • 2018 – 96,378 miles
  • 2017 – 91,221 miles
  • 2016 – 84,303 miles
  • 2015 – 77,758 miles
  • 2014 – 72,393 miles
  • 2013 – 66,036 miles
  • 2012 – 59,450 miles
  • 2011 – 54,110 miles
  • 2010 – 50,157 miles
  • 2009 – 44,949 miles
  • 2008 – 41,307 miles
  • 2007 – 39,087 miles
  • 2006 – 34,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,955 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Cover sills fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,955 miles
    Test number
    396312158101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,955 miles (+3,711)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,955 miles
    Test number
    802005705849
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,244 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,244 miles
    Test number
    617901861872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,759 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,759 miles
    Test number
    205873908693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,706 miles (+4,995)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,706 miles
    Test number
    295234635456
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,711 miles (+4,922)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,711 miles
    Test number
    751607117762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,789 miles (+4,103)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,789 miles
    Test number
    727807662836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,686 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,686 miles
    Test number
    702849174334
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail107,659 miles (+4,400)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    338409816512
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass103,259 miles (+6,881)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,259 miles
    Test number
    899938530411
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass96,378 miles (+5,157)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    180170372010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Pass91,221 miles (+210)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,221 miles
    Test number
    814117930640
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail91,011 miles (+6,708)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    905624550347
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,303 miles (+6,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    478632400086
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass77,758 miles (+5,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,758 miles
    Test number
    983798313458
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

  16. Pass72,393 miles (+37)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,393 miles
    Test number
    775940694294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSide skirts fitted obscuring some components

  17. Fail72,356 miles (+6,320)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    979366684273
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSide skirts fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass66,036 miles (+6,586)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    546624783289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated
    • NoteFront exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSill protectors fitted at time of test obscurring some prescribed areas

  19. Pass59,450 miles (+5,340)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    778753992285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  20. Pass54,110 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,110 miles
    Test number
    218473081251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,157 miles (+5,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    361395480296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass44,949 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,949 miles
    Test number
    240757789216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    362254298249
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail41,285 miles (+2,198)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    910464598271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,087 miles (+4,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,087 miles
    Test number
    300886227444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass34,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,532 miles
    Test number
    971449926232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,532 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,532 miles
    Test number
    352349726289
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T305 RCG

Does T305 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T305 RCG is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T305 RCG?
The MOT on T305 RCG is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T305 RCG done?
T305 RCG was recorded at 127,955 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
Has T305 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T305 RCG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T305 RCG 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 T305 RCG find?
T305 RCG passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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