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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T403 BAPMOT history

T403 BAP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,826 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T403 BAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T403 BAP was last recorded at 103,826 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,981 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
845 miles
Average per year
3,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,826 miles
  • 2024 – 102,981 miles
  • 2023 – 101,466 miles
  • 2022 – 100,096 miles
  • 2021 – 98,369 miles
  • 2020 – 96,664 miles
  • 2019 – 95,162 miles
  • 2018 – 93,380 miles
  • 2017 – 91,870 miles
  • 2016 – 90,054 miles
  • 2015 – 87,608 miles
  • 2014 – 84,860 miles
  • 2013 – 81,321 miles
  • 2012 – 78,333 miles
  • 2011 – 75,116 miles
  • 2010 – 71,897 miles
  • 2009 – 65,276 miles
  • 2008 – 58,097 miles
  • 2007 – 51,565 miles
  • 2006 – 43,757 miles
  • 2005 – 34,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,826 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rear leading to and from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill, inner wheel arch and floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill, inner wheel arch and floor areas (outer sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,826 miles (+845)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,826 miles
    Test number
    364743766224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rear leading to and from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill, inner wheel arch and floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill, inner wheel arch and floor areas (outer sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,981 miles (+1,515)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,981 miles
    Test number
    385938034683
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear leading to and from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill and inner wheel arches (outer sill covers fitted) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill and inner wheel arches (outer sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,466 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,466 miles
    Test number
    857734631491
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside front to rear leading to and from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills and wheel arches, covers also fitted to outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside and worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail101,456 miles (+1,360)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,456 miles
    Test number
    486906382260
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside front to rear leading to and from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills and wheel arches, covers also fitted to outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside and worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass100,096 miles (+1,727)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    912791409323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear leading to and from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner inner sills and inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,369 miles (+1,705)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    897553466410
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rear leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,664 miles (+1,502)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,664 miles
    Test number
    132987904100
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroding

  8. Pass95,162 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,162 miles
    Test number
    725926003112
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroding

  9. Fail95,152 miles (+1,772)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,152 miles
    Test number
    510972443904
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroding

  10. Pass93,380 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    951535754631
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,373 miles (+1,503)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,373 miles
    Test number
    534947283212
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    478512050637
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroding not holed

  13. Fail91,870 miles (+1,816)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    423158106745
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills corroding not holed

  14. Pass90,054 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    809155668143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills and rear wheel arches corroding not yet holed

  15. Fail90,054 miles (+45)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    439003044672
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror taped up
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills and rear wheel arches corroding not yet holed

  16. Fail90,009 miles (+2,401)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    462215507446
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold /flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under heat sheald (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  17. Pass87,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    929019276733
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & center (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail87,608 miles (+2,748)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    129580281606
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & center (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass84,860 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    338371514333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,321 miles (+2,988)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    229251813247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lens deteriorated

  21. Pass78,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    325314812454
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail78,333 miles (+3,217)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    588374012286
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass75,116 miles (+3,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    167991011298
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass71,897 miles (+6,621)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    162237200221
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder floor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

  25. Pass65,276 miles (+7,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    950693809209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass58,097 miles (+6,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,097 miles
    Test number
    973808698192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass51,565 miles (+7,808)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    603957307202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,757 miles (+9,345)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,757 miles
    Test number
    692706106216
    • NoteEngine has a miss fire
    • NoteWipers split

  29. Pass34,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    34,412 miles
    Test number
    251708405204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,412 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,412 miles
    Test number
    540748305251
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T403 BAP

Does T403 BAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T403 BAP is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T403 BAP?
The MOT on T403 BAP is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T403 BAP done?
T403 BAP was recorded at 103,826 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,419 miles a year.
Has T403 BAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T403 BAP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T403 BAP 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 T403 BAP find?
T403 BAP passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear leading to and from flexible hoses; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape over tread area, and 5 more.

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