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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T459 MBDMOT history

T459 MBD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
115,316 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T459 MBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T459 MBD was last recorded at 115,316 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 1,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,915 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,401 miles
Average per year
3,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,316 miles
  • 2023 – 113,915 miles
  • 2022 – 112,509 miles
  • 2021 – 112,185 miles
  • 2020 – 109,887 miles
  • 2019 – 106,088 miles
  • 2018 – 102,126 miles
  • 2017 – 98,345 miles
  • 2016 – 94,327 miles
  • 2015 – 90,350 miles
  • 2014 – 86,245 miles
  • 2013 – 81,861 miles
  • 2012 – 76,600 miles
  • 2011 – 72,027 miles
  • 2010 – 67,373 miles
  • 2009 – 64,028 miles
  • 2008 – 61,018 miles
  • 2007 – 57,189 miles
  • 2006 – 51,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    226016302439
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,316 miles (+1,401)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    283845665281
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,915 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,915 miles
    Test number
    831351175615
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail113,914 miles (+1,405)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,914 miles
    Test number
    394867928813
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass112,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,509 miles
    Test number
    550754355744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,509 miles (+324)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,509 miles
    Test number
    896437966981
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass112,185 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,185 miles
    Test number
    900810269515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,887 miles (+3,799)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    436189571622
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWing mirrors held on with tape

  9. Pass106,088 miles (+3,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,088 miles
    Test number
    638352232284
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt behind seat cover, difficult to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted. unable to check for corrosion

  10. Pass102,126 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,126 miles
    Test number
    344156043017
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail102,102 miles (+3,757)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,102 miles
    Test number
    341810189353
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,345 miles
    Test number
    569374375986
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail98,345 miles (+4,018)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,345 miles
    Test number
    641416954590
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass94,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    553804731307
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp dim
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted. unable to check sills for corrosion or damage

  15. Fail94,327 miles (+3,977)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    954734802611
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp dim
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted. unable to check sills for corrosion or damage

  16. Pass90,350 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,350 miles
    Test number
    636900175155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,245 miles
    Test number
    408024284134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,245 miles (+4,384)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,245 miles
    Test number
    719024284113
    • 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)

  19. Pass81,861 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,861 miles
    Test number
    696335083162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,600 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,600 miles
    Test number
    119917432153
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses faded and beam patterns weak

  21. Pass76,600 miles (+4,573)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,600 miles
    Test number
    627637132153
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses faded and beam patterns weak

  22. Pass72,027 miles (+4,654)7 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    309982151170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slight perrish on edges
    • NoteFront grill broken by the key no sharp edges exposing
    • NoteFront head light cover have a sticky substance over them no deteration over light beam patern
    • NoteFront number plate slight crack on top edge
    • NoteNot posible to check outer sills plastic cover fitted over them
    • NoteOff side rear brake plate trace of leak in the past , new wheel cylinder fitted
    • NoteOff side rear brakes low brake effort on foot and park

  23. Pass67,373 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,373 miles
    Test number
    844895260183
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Fail67,301 miles (+3,273)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    883540960182
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  25. Pass64,028 miles (+3,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,028 miles
    Test number
    624125259176
    • NoteRear number plate showing signs of deteriation but still can be read from 20 meter clearly

  26. Pass61,018 miles (+3,829)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,018 miles
    Test number
    691295768179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slight air line crack on edge
    • NoteNear side front tyre slight air line crack on corner
    • NoteNear side front wing body damage no sharp edges showing
    • NoteRear metal pipes on brake joints slight sign of corrosion o.k. on mot test

  27. Pass57,189 miles (+5,663)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,189 miles
    Test number
    430246267105
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system o.k. for this test †emmision level are o.k. required attention for the future
    • NoteNo posible to check spare tyre customer personal †item in the vehicle

  28. Pass51,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    874661256191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T459 MBD

Does T459 MBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T459 MBD expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T459 MBD?
The MOT on T459 MBD expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T459 MBD done?
T459 MBD was recorded at 115,316 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 3,445 miles a year.
Has T459 MBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T459 MBD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T459 MBD 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 T459 MBD find?
T459 MBD passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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