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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T455 TBLMOT history

T455 TBL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,287 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 TBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 TBL was last recorded at 141,287 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2014: 59,274 miles, lower than 111,169 miles on 8 Feb 2013.

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
139,949 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,338 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,287 miles
  • 2025 – 139,949 miles
  • 2024 – 138,531 miles
  • 2023 – 136,495 miles
  • 2022 – 134,787 miles
  • 2021 – 133,360 miles
  • 2020 – 132,763 miles
  • 2019 – 129,982 miles
  • 2018 – 126,798 miles
  • 2017 – 125,743 miles
  • 2016 – 123,588 miles
  • 2015 – 119,210 miles
  • 2014 – 59,274 miles
  • 2013 – 111,169 miles
  • 2012 – 106,576 miles
  • 2011 – 102,376 miles
  • 2010 – 96,949 miles
  • 2009 – 90,981 miles
  • 2008 – 83,543 miles
  • 2007 – 76,841 miles
  • 2006 – 69,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,287 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,287 miles (+1,338)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,287 miles
    Test number
    626042512510
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,949 miles
    Test number
    328955568896
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail139,949 miles (+1,418)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,949 miles
    Test number
    890781937550
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,531 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,531 miles
    Test number
    638479232815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail138,531 miles (+2,036)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,531 miles
    Test number
    307311797246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,495 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,495 miles
    Test number
    495870963209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail136,495 miles (+1,708)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,495 miles
    Test number
    509409197022
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box, (repaired with putty) (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polished lens (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polished lens (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,787 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,787 miles
    Test number
    818060708776
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general overal corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have heavy age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail134,786 miles (+1,426)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,786 miles
    Test number
    787550140731
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general overal corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have heavy age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass133,360 miles (+12)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,360 miles
    Test number
    370214471926
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail133,348 miles (+585)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,348 miles
    Test number
    415124352102
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass132,763 miles (+2,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,763 miles
    Test number
    620571546895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint gator split
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear body corroded

  13. Pass129,982 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,982 miles
    Test number
    264410239207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,798 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    201356287789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,743 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,743 miles
    Test number
    486838507395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,588 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,588 miles
    Test number
    741233183954
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  17. Pass119,210 miles (+59,936)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    698644435007
    • NoteFront exh bracket corroded
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch loose
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low

  18. Pass59,274 miles (-51,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,274 miles
    Test number
    958282254096
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting weak.

  19. Pass111,169 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    346589133035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,576 miles (+4,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,576 miles
    Test number
    256985152056
    • NoteWear n/s/r hub

  21. Pass102,376 miles (+5,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    175009751094
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns weak

  22. Fail96,949 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,949 miles
    Test number
    183901740054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass96,949 miles (+5,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,949 miles
    Test number
    302641740038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass90,981 miles (+7,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,981 miles
    Test number
    754291969013
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass83,543 miles (+6,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,543 miles
    Test number
    383893458021
    • NoteBrake fluid low in reseviour

  26. Pass76,841 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    773569237089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,359 miles
    Test number
    454451246045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T455 TBL

Does T455 TBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T455 TBL is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T455 TBL?
The MOT on T455 TBL is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T455 TBL done?
T455 TBL was recorded at 141,287 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has T455 TBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 TBL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T455 TBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T455 TBL find?
T455 TBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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