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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T42 FOWMOT history

T42 FOW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 98,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,763 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 FOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 FOW was last recorded at 98,763 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,902 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,763 miles
  • 2024 – 97,902 miles
  • 2023 – 96,821 miles
  • 2022 – 95,448 miles
  • 2021 – 92,904 miles
  • 2020 – 91,328 miles
  • 2019 – 88,956 miles
  • 2018 – 86,340 miles
  • 2017 – 83,357 miles
  • 2016 – 80,501 miles
  • 2015 – 77,253 miles
  • 2014 – 73,996 miles
  • 2013 – 70,979 miles
  • 2012 – 67,660 miles
  • 2011 – 64,538 miles
  • 2010 – 61,449 miles
  • 2009 – 57,798 miles
  • 2008 – 51,309 miles
  • 2007 – 44,868 miles
  • 2006 – 36,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,763 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower inner bush staring to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose lower wing not attached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,763 miles (+861)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,763 miles
    Test number
    734622416896
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass97,902 miles (+1,081)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,902 miles
    Test number
    461958733244
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,821 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,821 miles
    Test number
    474737511360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower inner bush staring to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,809 miles (+1,361)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,809 miles
    Test number
    414926521831
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill to floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower inner bush staring to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,448 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    863456993184
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose lower wing not attached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,443 miles (+1,085)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    119752953217
    • DangerousOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired seal (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose lower wing not attached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,358 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    153495324903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    824229576700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,904 miles (+1,576)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    987268142517
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,328 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    293138674928
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail91,328 miles (+2,372)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    916549887119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NOT FITTED PROPERLY (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass88,956 miles (+2,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,956 miles
    Test number
    756988601109
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass86,340 miles (+2,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,340 miles
    Test number
    527007847907
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass83,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    525088058995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,357 miles (+2,856)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    131858068860
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass80,501 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,501 miles
    Test number
    379303958429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail80,495 miles (+3,242)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    731593207672
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around nearside mounting bolt (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,253 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,253 miles
    Test number
    979199865034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,996 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    718369764067
    • NoteNeraside front tyre worn low on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  20. Fail73,996 miles (+3,017)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    918659264035
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNeraside front tyre worn low on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  21. Pass70,979 miles (+3,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    708022173022
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  22. Pass67,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    335680892093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,660 miles (+3,122)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    159690692438
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass64,538 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    838684581045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    443332360046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,449 miles (+3,651)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    604392160001
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

  27. Pass57,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,798 miles
    Test number
    170180299481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,798 miles (+6,489)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,798 miles
    Test number
    824210799053
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass51,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    553860048117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail51,308 miles (+6,440)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,308 miles
    Test number
    851800148173
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass44,868 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,868 miles
    Test number
    472173647113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass36,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,148 miles
    Test number
    531002946192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 FOW

Does T42 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 FOW is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T42 FOW?
The MOT on T42 FOW is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 FOW done?
T42 FOW was recorded at 98,763 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has T42 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 FOW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T42 FOW 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 T42 FOW find?
T42 FOW passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective.

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