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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T420 SBOMOT history

T420 SBO is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
75,871 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 SBO
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 SBO was last recorded at 75,871 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 2,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,482 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,389 miles
Average per year
2,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,871 miles
  • 2024 – 73,482 miles
  • 2023 – 70,405 miles
  • 2022 – 66,520 miles
  • 2021 – 63,358 miles
  • 2020 – 61,929 miles
  • 2019 – 61,001 miles
  • 2018 – 60,149 miles
  • 2017 – 59,184 miles
  • 2016 – 58,365 miles
  • 2015 – 57,744 miles
  • 2014 – 56,985 miles
  • 2013 – 55,730 miles
  • 2012 – 53,961 miles
  • 2011 – 48,064 miles
  • 2010 – 45,655 miles
  • 2009 – 43,273 miles
  • 2008 – 41,237 miles
  • 2007 – 39,085 miles
  • 2006 – 37,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear metal fuel pipes 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.

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • O/s/r brake binding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear radius arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,871 miles (+2,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    433675861573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear metal fuel pipes corroded

  2. Pass73,482 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,482 miles
    Test number
    331591482691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail73,476 miles (+3,071)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    898283639734
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,405 miles (+3,885)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    874093694998
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,520 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    396913739981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,358 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    315523046542
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,929 miles (+928)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    933486199110
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,001 miles (+852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    268906364970
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded not seriously weakened

  9. Pass60,149 miles (+965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    976588250152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,184 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    515506728991
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  11. Fail59,134 miles (+769)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,134 miles
    Test number
    548779433383
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  12. Pass58,365 miles (+621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    665126432450
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  13. Pass57,744 miles (+759)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,744 miles
    Test number
    825671065169
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear suspension corroded

  14. Pass56,985 miles (+1,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    569135974111
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass55,730 miles (+1,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    869207153193
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass53,961 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    785108362169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    198768671179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,063 miles (+2,408)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    235298471188
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass45,655 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,655 miles
    Test number
    504927060142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    733334879140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,266 miles (+2,029)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    172944179158
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  22. Fail41,237 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    222295078133
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  23. Pass41,237 miles (+2,152)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,237 miles
    Test number
    421295178133
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  24. Pass39,085 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,085 miles
    Test number
    202930277411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,062 miles
    Test number
    452110676156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,062 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,062 miles
    Test number
    211210476466
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T420 SBO

Does T420 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 SBO expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 SBO?
The MOT on T420 SBO expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 SBO done?
T420 SBO was recorded at 75,871 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
Has T420 SBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 SBO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T420 SBO 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 T420 SBO find?
T420 SBO passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

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