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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T420 WPPMOT history

T420 WPP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
163,944 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 WPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 WPP was last recorded at 163,944 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 7,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,303 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,641 miles
Average per year
7,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,944 miles
  • 2024 – 156,303 miles
  • 2023 – 147,528 miles
  • 2022 – 136,508 miles
  • 2021 – 127,012 miles
  • 2020 – 116,928 miles
  • 2019 – 99,673 miles
  • 2018 – 87,362 miles
  • 2017 – 75,728 miles
  • 2016 – 61,658 miles
  • 2015 – 49,873 miles
  • 2014 – 37,860 miles
  • 2013 – 27,966 miles
  • 2012 – 27,126 miles
  • 2011 – 25,775 miles
  • 2010 – 24,965 miles
  • 2009 – 23,945 miles
  • 2008 – 22,451 miles
  • 2007 – 20,624 miles
  • 2006 – 18,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,944 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,944 miles
    Test number
    988887152291
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail163,944 miles (+7,641)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,944 miles
    Test number
    939087129299
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,303 miles (+8,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,303 miles
    Test number
    183355366169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass147,528 miles (+5,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,528 miles
    Test number
    102890050629
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail142,232 miles (+5,724)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,232 miles
    Test number
    623510743599
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryMiddle pipe corroded

  6. Pass136,508 miles (+9,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,508 miles
    Test number
    242135596564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass127,012 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,012 miles
    Test number
    669447148159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail126,944 miles (+10,016)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,944 miles
    Test number
    424869679586
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass116,928 miles (+17,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,928 miles
    Test number
    421578519259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,673 miles (+12,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    676410652728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,362 miles (+11,634)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    834808710371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,728 miles (+14,070)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,728 miles
    Test number
    789796303455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,658 miles (+11,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,658 miles
    Test number
    965509955706
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass49,873 miles (+12,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    409623885074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass37,860 miles (+9,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    946097384059
    • 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)

  16. Pass27,966 miles (+840)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,966 miles
    Test number
    169109553469
    • NoteFront headlamps discolouring
    • NoteMid box corroding

  17. Pass27,126 miles (+1,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    197754172478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass25,775 miles (+810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    916086071017
    • NoteMid exhuast corroded

  19. Pass24,965 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,965 miles
    Test number
    704826670020
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass23,945 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,945 miles
    Test number
    783996879079
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass22,451 miles (+1,827)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,451 miles
    Test number
    102711178095
    • NoteExhaust centre box rusty.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a nail
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall has cracks.

  22. Pass20,624 miles (+2,163)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,624 miles
    Test number
    454792977093
    • NoteFront registration plate small cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

  23. Pass18,461 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,461 miles
    Test number
    862758166096
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre tread
    • NoteSlight seepage both front inner CV rubber boot covers
    • NoteSmall cuts offside rear tyre side wall

Questions about T420 WPP

Does T420 WPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T420 WPP is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T420 WPP?
The MOT on T420 WPP is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T420 WPP done?
T420 WPP was recorded at 163,944 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,407 miles a year.
Has T420 WPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 WPP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T420 WPP 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 WPP find?
T420 WPP passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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