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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T451 RFEMOT history

T451 RFE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,192 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 RFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 RFE was last recorded at 144,192 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2010: 52,650 miles, lower than 77,245 miles on 31 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,188 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,192 miles
  • 2025 – 143,498 miles
  • 2024 – 143,269 miles
  • 2023 – 141,971 miles
  • 2022 – 141,311 miles
  • 2021 – 140,000 miles
  • 2020 – 138,660 miles
  • 2019 – 135,000 miles
  • 2018 – 132,820 miles
  • 2017 – 130,074 miles
  • 2016 – 128,000 miles
  • 2015 – 122,007 miles
  • 2014 – 114,000 miles
  • 2013 – 106,950 miles
  • 2012 – 98,472 miles
  • 2011 – 91,871 miles
  • 2010 – 52,650 miles
  • 2009 – 77,245 miles
  • 2008 – 71,306 miles
  • 2007 – 60,953 miles
  • 2006 – 54,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,192 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,192 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,192 miles
    Test number
    518496989735
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,188 miles (+690)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,188 miles
    Test number
    773679469790
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Rear bush mount subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,498 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    642763571052
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  4. Fail143,495 miles (+226)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,495 miles
    Test number
    171379932752
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass143,269 miles (+1,298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    293774518273
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded covered in underseal covered with plastic skirts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension components covered in underseal

  6. Pass141,971 miles (+660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,971 miles
    Test number
    351597440686
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded covered in underseal

  7. Pass141,311 miles (+1,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,311 miles
    Test number
    499971189948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,000 miles (+1,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,000 miles
    Test number
    172015499763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass138,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,660 miles
    Test number
    713984610128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,660 miles (+3,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,660 miles
    Test number
    473870910232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass135,000 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    103247408391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,820 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    123296788231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,074 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,074 miles
    Test number
    474471908794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,000 miles (+5,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,000 miles
    Test number
    179054185815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass122,007 miles (+8,007)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,007 miles
    Test number
    648992185042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass114,000 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,000 miles
    Test number
    359313184094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,950 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    117396463026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,472 miles (+17)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    368333792040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  19. Fail98,455 miles (+6,584)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,455 miles
    Test number
    939241492063
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass91,871 miles (+31)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,871 miles
    Test number
    939479881084
    • NoteH/light in poor condition..beam patterns poor
    • NoteOsr tyre on limit

  21. Fail91,840 miles (+39,190)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,840 miles
    Test number
    578057181008
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteH/light in poor condition..beam patterns poor
    • NoteOsr tyre on limit

  22. Pass52,650 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,650 miles
    Test number
    710550190019
    • NoteBeam patterns vague
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit
    • NoteNsf tyre on limit
    • NoteO/s reg plate light dim

  23. Fail52,650 miles (-24,595)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,650 miles
    Test number
    582880090024
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBeam patterns vague
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit
    • NoteNsf tyre on limit
    • NoteO/s reg plate light dim

  24. Pass77,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    822180799039
    • NoteNsr tyre on limit

  25. Fail77,245 miles (+5,939)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    284810199088
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNsr tyre on limit

  26. Pass71,306 miles (+10,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    562811498095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass60,953 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    663539577025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCracks on os mirror

  28. Fail60,953 miles (+6,429)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    522099977000
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass54,524 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    150280586487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteALL PADS GETTTING LOW
    • NoteCRACKS IN OS MIRROR

Questions about T451 RFE

Does T451 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T451 RFE is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T451 RFE?
The MOT on T451 RFE is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T451 RFE done?
T451 RFE was recorded at 144,192 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,438 miles a year.
Has T451 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 RFE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T451 RFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T451 RFE find?
T451 RFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills corroded; rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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