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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T470 ATLMOT history

T470 ATL is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,636 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 ATL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 ATL was last recorded at 86,636 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2013: 73,052 miles, lower than 717,148 miles on 27 Jun 2012.

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
86,508 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
1,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,636 miles
  • 2024 – 86,508 miles
  • 2023 – 86,332 miles
  • 2022 – 86,034 miles
  • 2021 – 85,490 miles
  • 2020 – 84,830 miles
  • 2019 – 84,031 miles
  • 2018 – 80,761 miles
  • 2017 – 78,276 miles
  • 2016 – 77,038 miles
  • 2015 – 76,199 miles
  • 2014 – 74,357 miles
  • 2013 – 73,052 miles
  • 2012 – 717,148 miles
  • 2011 – 71,301 miles
  • 2010 – 70,143 miles
  • 2009 – 67,305 miles
  • 2008 – 62,652 miles
  • 2007 – 60,743 miles
  • 2006 – 57,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,636 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,636 miles (+128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,636 miles
    Test number
    337730794740
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    349901262994
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail86,508 miles (+176)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    118893841942
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass86,332 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    312866550026
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass86,034 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    705468865056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,033 miles (+543)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    533750732801
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,490 miles (+660)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,490 miles
    Test number
    286809892545
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,830 miles (+799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    400236335721
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass84,031 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    856223460181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,761 miles (+2,485)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,761 miles
    Test number
    746905568547
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing noisy

  11. Pass78,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    181868803706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,276 miles (+1,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    586984176541
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  13. Pass77,038 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,038 miles
    Test number
    556486027742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,199 miles (+1,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,199 miles
    Test number
    288555575468
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass74,357 miles (+1,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,357 miles
    Test number
    207681574464
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass73,052 miles (-644,096)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    298168463483
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls and tread cracked

  17. Pass717,148 miles (+645,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    717,148 miles
    Test number
    815939172131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,301 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    125191471197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass70,143 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    253668760162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,305 miles (+4,653)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    342111189129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded

  21. Pass62,652 miles (+1,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    624511648184
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass60,743 miles (+3,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,743 miles
    Test number
    481134337194
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass57,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    120716536111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T470 ATL

Does T470 ATL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T470 ATL expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T470 ATL?
The MOT on T470 ATL expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T470 ATL done?
T470 ATL was recorded at 86,636 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 1,544 miles a year.
Has T470 ATL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 ATL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T470 ATL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T470 ATL find?
T470 ATL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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