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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T378 XEVMOT history

T378 XEV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,781 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T378 XEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T378 XEV was last recorded at 139,781 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,539 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
4,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,781 miles
  • 2024 – 139,539 miles
  • 2023 – 139,104 miles
  • 2022 – 138,618 miles
  • 2021 – 137,202 miles
  • 2020 – 135,355 miles
  • 2019 – 133,144 miles
  • 2018 – 130,987 miles
  • 2017 – 128,416 miles
  • 2016 – 127,737 miles
  • 2015 – 126,761 miles
  • 2014 – 120,860 miles
  • 2013 – 114,103 miles
  • 2012 – 107,498 miles
  • 2011 – 97,527 miles
  • 2010 – 81,895 miles
  • 2008 – 65,635 miles
  • 2007 – 57,146 miles
  • 2006 – 47,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,781 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low ,advise attention asap
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded ,advise renewing asap
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and springs corroded

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Dash display cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,781 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,781 miles
    Test number
    843215172984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low ,advise attention asap
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded ,advise renewing asap
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and springs corroded

  2. Pass139,539 miles (+435)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,539 miles
    Test number
    337177046936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in both rear inner sills ,will require welding in very near future
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear and offside front brake pipe
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear subframe
    • AdvisoryDamage to bodywork
    • AdvisoryDashboard display cracked
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs affected to front subframe

  3. Pass139,104 miles (+486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,104 miles
    Test number
    958780691061
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in both sides of front subframe ,will require attention soon
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in offside rear inner sill ,will require welding in near future
    • AdvisoryDash display cracked

  4. Pass138,618 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    688813241162
    • AdvisoryWear in offside front lower ball joint ,advise renewing asap

  5. Pass137,202 miles (+1,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,202 miles
    Test number
    592544709117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal travel high
    • AdvisoryDash display cracked

  6. Pass135,355 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,355 miles
    Test number
    567922815290
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in some brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in underside generally

  7. Pass133,144 miles (+2,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,144 miles
    Test number
    664790855987
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,987 miles
    Test number
    869756994713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail130,987 miles (+2,571)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,987 miles
    Test number
    382081267270
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around three securing bolts areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass128,416 miles (+679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,416 miles
    Test number
    556814914744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort low compared to offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  11. Pass127,737 miles (+976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,737 miles
    Test number
    562045940069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass126,761 miles (+5,901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,761 miles
    Test number
    148487585194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass120,860 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    927538974190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,103 miles (+6,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,103 miles
    Test number
    237626673178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass107,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,498 miles
    Test number
    219024272498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail107,498 miles (+9,971)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,498 miles
    Test number
    925204272119
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass97,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    689052281140
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail97,527 miles (+15,632)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    955291981126
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass81,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    300537960197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail81,895 miles (+16,260)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    383857160182
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,635 miles (+8,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    790724188169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,146 miles (+9,232)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    412031457113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,914 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    231640066167
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted inspection not possible

Questions about T378 XEV

Does T378 XEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T378 XEV is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T378 XEV?
The MOT on T378 XEV is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T378 XEV done?
T378 XEV was recorded at 139,781 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,687 miles a year.
Has T378 XEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T378 XEV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T378 XEV 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 T378 XEV find?
T378 XEV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear handbrake effort low ,advise attention asap; front subframe corroded ,advise renewing asap; rear subframe and springs corroded.

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