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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T389 RMXMOT history

T389 RMX is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
166,201 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 RMX
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
10 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 RMX was last recorded at 166,201 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,197 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,201 miles
  • 2024 – 158,015 miles
  • 2023 – 151,198 miles
  • 2022 – 148,493 miles
  • 2021 – 145,309 miles
  • 2020 – 143,869 miles
  • 2019 – 142,422 miles
  • 2018 – 138,396 miles
  • 2017 – 135,304 miles
  • 2016 – 133,029 miles
  • 2015 – 127,875 miles
  • 2013 – 124,841 miles
  • 2012 – 121,113 miles
  • 2011 – 115,607 miles
  • 2010 – 107,968 miles
  • 2009 – 100,680 miles
  • 2008 – 91,113 miles
  • 2007 – 82,843 miles
  • 2006 – 72,370 miles
  • 2005 – 56,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,201 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,201 miles
    Test number
    669527831900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail166,197 miles (+8,182)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,197 miles
    Test number
    852471500280
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,015 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,015 miles
    Test number
    571644177761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,198 miles (+2,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,198 miles
    Test number
    379179522526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass148,493 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,493 miles
    Test number
    481644043136
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail148,489 miles (+3,180)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,489 miles
    Test number
    895508729753
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,309 miles (+1,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,309 miles
    Test number
    692091225574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass143,869 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,869 miles
    Test number
    646800676423
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  9. Fail143,869 miles (+1,447)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,869 miles
    Test number
    150190113621
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Manifold (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  10. Pass142,422 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,422 miles
    Test number
    256085090241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  11. Fail142,422 miles (+4,026)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,422 miles
    Test number
    181553099089
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  12. Pass138,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,396 miles
    Test number
    597106418487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail138,396 miles (+3,092)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,396 miles
    Test number
    441562827630
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass135,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,304 miles
    Test number
    793236030454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,304 miles (+2,275)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,304 miles
    Test number
    464356102429
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass133,029 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,029 miles
    Test number
    592867113167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    566730755064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail127,875 miles (+3,034)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    696720355043
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass124,841 miles (+3,728)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    124,841 miles
    Test number
    296315293220
    • NoteOffside mirror secured with tape
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  20. Pass121,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    495236872260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail121,113 miles (+5,506)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    838016372268
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass115,607 miles (+7,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    365480601326
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass107,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,968 miles
    Test number
    470169890226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail107,968 miles (+7,288)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,968 miles
    Test number
    860199890275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass100,680 miles (+9,567)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,680 miles
    Test number
    384056499431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,113 miles (+8,270)11 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,113 miles
    Test number
    381730988287
    • Note195/55/15 n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges slightly,cuts in tyre and on outer wall
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteFuel tank pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteMinor exhaust blow from middle section joint
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake cable clip broken
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly perishing and object in tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges slightly and cuts in tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perishing
    • NoteRear numberplate slightly deteriorating
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear shocker body mountings
    • NoteSlight oil around steering rack

  27. Pass82,843 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    200512007373
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high.
    • NoteRear number plate lettering deterioting and letters in near future likely to be misread.
    • NoteSlight fluxuation recorded from both front brake readings.

  28. Fail82,843 miles (+10,473)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    202692007321
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high.
    • NoteRear number plate lettering deterioting and letters in near future likely to be misread.
    • NoteSlight fluxuation recorded from both front brake readings.

  29. Pass72,370 miles (+15,493)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    463414206402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    56,877 miles
    Test number
    421411305304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T389 RMX

Does T389 RMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T389 RMX expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T389 RMX?
The MOT on T389 RMX expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T389 RMX done?
T389 RMX was recorded at 166,201 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has T389 RMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 RMX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T389 RMX 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 T389 RMX find?
T389 RMX passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing bald on inner edge; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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