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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T404 SARMOT history

T404 SAR is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,866 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T404 SAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T404 SAR was last recorded at 90,866 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 6,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,704 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,162 miles
Average per year
2,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,866 miles
  • 2025 – 84,704 miles
  • 2024 – 84,233 miles
  • 2023 – 83,528 miles
  • 2022 – 82,368 miles
  • 2021 – 80,841 miles
  • 2020 – 80,424 miles
  • 2019 – 79,169 miles
  • 2018 – 77,013 miles
  • 2017 – 74,405 miles
  • 2016 – 72,608 miles
  • 2015 – 71,554 miles
  • 2014 – 70,542 miles
  • 2013 – 68,141 miles
  • 2012 – 66,571 miles
  • 2011 – 65,810 miles
  • 2010 – 62,850 miles
  • 2009 – 59,776 miles
  • 2008 – 55,498 miles
  • 2007 – 50,162 miles
  • 2006 – 44,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,866 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,866 miles (+6,162)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    174095134749
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,704 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    248584241105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,233 miles (+705)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,233 miles
    Test number
    431595146486
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  4. Pass83,528 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,528 miles
    Test number
    951897974836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,368 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    291164478167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,841 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,841 miles
    Test number
    458059822294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,424 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    413454706615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,169 miles
    Test number
    738421373877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,169 miles (+2,156)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,169 miles
    Test number
    507925806251
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,013 miles (+2,608)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    897815242996
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass74,405 miles (+1,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    767719346134
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass72,608 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    662897317599
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass71,554 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,554 miles
    Test number
    549015275198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,542 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    587931574135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,141 miles (+1,570)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,141 miles
    Test number
    905213083186
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust weak

  16. Pass66,571 miles (+761)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,571 miles
    Test number
    956080982175
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear Exhaust Weak

  17. Pass65,810 miles (+2,960)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,810 miles
    Test number
    139442871186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from air conditioning compressor
    • NoteSlight ooil leak from gearbox offside inner driveshaft seal

  18. Pass62,850 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,850 miles
    Test number
    731636360173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,776 miles (+4,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,776 miles
    Test number
    224343179434
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass55,498 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    904110788176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,162 miles (+5,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,162 miles
    Test number
    230444177455
    • NoteRear number plate starting to detoriorate

  22. Pass44,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    564202986187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T404 SAR

Does T404 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T404 SAR is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T404 SAR?
The MOT on T404 SAR is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T404 SAR done?
T404 SAR was recorded at 90,866 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 2,309 miles a year.
Has T404 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T404 SAR has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T404 SAR 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 T404 SAR find?
T404 SAR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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