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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T445 TETMOT history

T445 TET is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,861 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T445 TET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T445 TET was last recorded at 65,861 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,698 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,163 miles
Average per year
1,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,861 miles
  • 2024 – 64,698 miles
  • 2023 – 62,834 miles
  • 2022 – 60,730 miles
  • 2021 – 58,660 miles
  • 2020 – 56,673 miles
  • 2019 – 54,364 miles
  • 2018 – 50,365 miles
  • 2017 – 46,764 miles
  • 2016 – 42,690 miles
  • 2015 – 37,582 miles
  • 2014 – 33,431 miles
  • 2013 – 33,417 miles
  • 2012 – 33,253 miles
  • 2011 – 32,910 miles
  • 2010 – 32,587 miles
  • 2009 – 32,310 miles
  • 2008 – 32,121 miles
  • 2007 – 31,855 miles
  • 2006 – 29,766 miles
  • 2005 – 27,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,861 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
  • AdvisoryO/s rear sill showing signs of corrosion
  • AdvisorySurface cracks on both front + o/s rear tyre

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both head lights frosty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front to rear brake pipes starting to show signs corosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,861 miles (+1,163)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    749840095347
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryO/s rear sill showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface cracks on both front + o/s rear tyre
  2. Pass64,698 miles (+1,864)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    764208495308
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySurface cracks o/s rear tyre
  3. Pass62,834 miles (+2,104)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    438677329131
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre cracking
  4. Pass60,730 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    233459957858
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Fail60,730 miles (+2,070)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    625465349592
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust leak, lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass58,660 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,660 miles
    Test number
    364965893782
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights frosty
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes starting to show signs corosion
  7. Fail58,607 miles (+1,934)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    317435557800
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights frosty
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes starting to show signs corosion
  8. Pass56,673 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    146475715039
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail56,673 miles (+2,309)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    389017959542
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass54,364 miles (+3,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    409814905439
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH sides suspension arms rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass50,365 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    930449308415
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/F & both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.93 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
  12. Fail50,365 miles (+3,601)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    744608932896
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides frosted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/F & both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.93 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
  13. Pass46,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    856341434886
    • AdvisoryBoth sides headlamp lenses frosting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/s front & both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail46,764 miles (+4,074)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    909509070917
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides headlamp lenses frosting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/s front & both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass42,690 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,690 miles
    Test number
    299186376216
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides headlamps frosting
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail42,690 miles (+5,108)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,690 miles
    Test number
    159911961350
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides headlamps frosting
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass37,582 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,582 miles
    Test number
    156427350931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,431 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    949451584111
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass33,417 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    858697703230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,253 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    547957982189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,910 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,910 miles
    Test number
    826002301264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,587 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    361549470144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,310 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,310 miles
    Test number
    391060689109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,121 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,121 miles
    Test number
    873389388104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    152111407220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  26. Fail31,855 miles (+2,089)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    752911407260
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Pass29,766 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    213390906272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    203502095187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T445 TET

Does T445 TET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T445 TET is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T445 TET?
The MOT on T445 TET 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 T445 TET done?
T445 TET was recorded at 65,861 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 1,886 miles a year.
Has T445 TET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T445 TET has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T445 TET 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 T445 TET find?
T445 TET passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust heat shield loose, and 3 more.

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