Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
T437 KGWMOT history
T437 KGW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 135,475 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T437 KGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T437 KGW was last recorded at 135,475 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 134,294 miles · 21 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,181 miles
- Average per year
- 4,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 135,475 miles
- 2023 – 134,294 miles
- 2022 – 131,794 miles
- 2021 – 129,361 miles
- 2020 – 127,718 miles
- 2019 – 124,675 miles
- 2018 – 119,887 miles
- 2017 – 115,984 miles
- 2016 – 110,937 miles
- 2015 – 107,577 miles
- 2014 – 103,521 miles
- 2013 – 100,252 miles
- 2012 – 95,047 miles
- 2011 – 90,552 miles
- 2010 – 86,238 miles
- 2009 – 80,783 miles
- 2008 – 73,608 miles
- 2007 – 66,515 miles
- 2006 – 58,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,475 miles
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres cracking
- AdvisoryRear rear suspension very rusty
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Damage to body various places
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Fuel tank straps corroding
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,475 miles (+1,181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 135,475 miles
- Test number
- 409696817264
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres cracking
- AdvisoryRear rear suspension very rusty
Pass134,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 134,294 miles
- Test number
- 501554858236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,294 miles (+2,500)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,294 miles
- Test number
- 771619589007
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass131,794 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 131,794 miles
- Test number
- 654149542332
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub cap insecure and sharp edges
Fail131,793 miles (+2,432)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,793 miles
- Test number
- 114152210481
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill corrded at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub cap insecure and sharp edges
Pass129,361 miles (+1)2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 129,361 miles
- Test number
- 107508007066
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to body various places
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion
Fail129,360 miles (+1,642)3 major2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,360 miles
- Test number
- 159293582466
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to body various places
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion
Pass127,718 miles16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 127,718 miles
- Test number
- 760922890814
- AdvisoryDamage to body various places
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer entry pipe deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside
- AdvisoryFuel filler/breather pipe corroding
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
- AdvisoryMoisture nearside gearbox driveshaft seal
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOil residue engine areas
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering rack on lock to lock check on hard standing
- AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion
Fail127,710 miles (+3,035)2 dangerous1 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,710 miles
- Test number
- 688680332404
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryDamage to body various places
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer entry pipe deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside
- AdvisoryFuel filler/breather pipe corroding
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
- AdvisoryMoisture nearside gearbox driveshaft seal
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOil residue engine areas
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering rack on lock to lock check on hard standing
- AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion
Pass124,675 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,675 miles
- Test number
- 568823895956
- 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))
Fail124,674 miles (+4,787)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,674 miles
- Test number
- 662289348693
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass119,887 miles (+3,903)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 119,887 miles
- Test number
- 718756394190
- AdvisoryBody not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass115,984 miles (+5,047)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,984 miles
- Test number
- 632868037885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,937 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 110,937 miles
- Test number
- 912479727921
- AdvisoryCentre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,577 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 107,577 miles
- Test number
- 897033965150
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail107,576 miles (+4,055)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,576 miles
- Test number
- 225262165193
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Pass103,521 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 103,521 miles
- Test number
- 858423764120
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail103,513 miles (+3,261)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,513 miles
- Test number
- 536583264192
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass100,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 100,252 miles
- Test number
- 358185163150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,252 miles (+5,205)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,252 miles
- Test number
- 898355863193
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass95,047 miles (+4,495)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 95,047 miles
- Test number
- 777163852118
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass90,552 miles (+4,314)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 90,552 miles
- Test number
- 246277351111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,238 miles (+5,455)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 86,238 miles
- Test number
- 232536720495
- NoteN/s mirror cracked
Pass80,783 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 80,783 miles
- Test number
- 232917129408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,782 miles (+7,174)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,782 miles
- Test number
- 993236229195
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass73,608 miles (+7,093)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 73,608 miles
- Test number
- 823112808140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,515 miles (+7,683)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 66,515 miles
- Test number
- 660151697119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 58,832 miles
- Test number
- 690723796180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T437 KGW
- Does T437 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T437 KGW expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T437 KGW?
- The MOT on T437 KGW expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T437 KGW done?
- T437 KGW was recorded at 135,475 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
- Has T437 KGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T437 KGW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T437 KGW 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 T437 KGW find?
- T437 KGW passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: front both front tyres cracking; rear rear suspension very rusty.
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