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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T424 AVPMOT history

T424 AVP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,947 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T424 AVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T424 AVP was last recorded at 119,947 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,876 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
3,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,947 miles
  • 2024 – 114,349 miles
  • 2023 – 105,841 miles
  • 2022 – 98,342 miles
  • 2021 – 89,753 miles
  • 2020 – 84,383 miles
  • 2019 – 78,062 miles
  • 2018 – 72,840 miles
  • 2014 – 72,468 miles
  • 2013 – 71,604 miles
  • 2012 – 70,766 miles
  • 2011 – 67,118 miles
  • 2010 – 62,158 miles
  • 2009 – 58,282 miles
  • 2008 – 54,387 miles
  • 2007 – 50,255 miles
  • 2005 – 45,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,947 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all components connected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,947 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,947 miles
    Test number
    829699603985
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,876 miles (+5,527)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,876 miles
    Test number
    258078670809
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S , N/S (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S , N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,349 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,349 miles
    Test number
    607929413102
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all components connected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,345 miles (+8,504)2 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,345 miles
    Test number
    580908846448
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all components connected (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass105,841 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,841 miles
    Test number
    918426148047
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,837 miles (+7,495)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,837 miles
    Test number
    431498813861
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking reservoir leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,342 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,342 miles
    Test number
    193923005435
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,308 miles (+8,555)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,308 miles
    Test number
    606496526893
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,753 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    581904127535
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail89,753 miles (+5,370)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    755035560712
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,383 miles (+6,321)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    702320894575
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass78,062 miles (+5,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    941096963007
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,840 miles (+372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    725026248026
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass72,468 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    565483564149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,604 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    789773283161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,766 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    115712252110
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass70,766 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    865912352157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    287529911099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,118 miles (+4,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    819099011011
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass62,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    444934910080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail62,158 miles (+3,876)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    124254010485
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass58,282 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,282 miles
    Test number
    253701629012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,387 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,387 miles
    Test number
    942339328030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,255 miles (+4,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,255 miles
    Test number
    151990937468
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass45,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,840 miles
    Test number
    473486745378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T424 AVP

Does T424 AVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T424 AVP is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T424 AVP?
The MOT on T424 AVP is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T424 AVP done?
T424 AVP was recorded at 119,947 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,709 miles a year.
Has T424 AVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T424 AVP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T424 AVP 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 T424 AVP find?
T424 AVP passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s , n/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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