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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T438 KAPMOT history

T438 KAP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,243 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 KAP was last recorded at 169,243 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 10,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,877 miles · 19 Aug 2015
Between the last two tests
10,366 miles
Average per year
5,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,243 miles
  • 2015 – 158,877 miles
  • 2014 – 148,770 miles
  • 2013 – 136,709 miles
  • 2012 – 126,694 miles
  • 2011 – 117,053 miles
  • 2010 – 107,347 miles
  • 2009 – 96,301 miles
  • 2008 – 81,113 miles
  • 2007 – 65,628 miles
  • 2006 – 51,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,243 miles
  • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,243 miles (+10,366)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,243 miles
    Test number
    325418703230
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass158,877 miles (+10,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,877 miles
    Test number
    282410799194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,770 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    148,770 miles
    Test number
    287014744201
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail148,770 miles (+12,061)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,770 miles
    Test number
    208544544266
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass136,709 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,709 miles
    Test number
    867602733200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Fail136,709 miles (+10,015)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,709 miles
    Test number
    676661333210
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass126,694 miles (+9,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    547547632292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  8. Pass117,053 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,053 miles
    Test number
    206702121283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,986 miles (+9,639)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,986 miles
    Test number
    965918411219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass107,347 miles (+11,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    107,347 miles
    Test number
    531421100243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,301 miles (+15,188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,301 miles
    Test number
    804033779195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,113 miles (+15,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    341589778084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass65,628 miles (+14,587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    121058467042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    590177966075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 KAP

Does T438 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 KAP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T438 KAP?
The MOT on T438 KAP is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 KAP done?
T438 KAP was recorded at 169,243 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,801 miles a year.
Has T438 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 KAP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on T438 KAP 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 T438 KAP find?
T438 KAP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: central upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 10 more.

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