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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T473 KNGMOT history

T473 KNG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 229,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
229,440 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 KNG
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 KNG was last recorded at 229,440 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 2,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,894 miles · 9 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,546 miles
Average per year
9,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,440 miles
  • 2024 – 226,894 miles
  • 2023 – 223,634 miles
  • 2022 – 219,798 miles
  • 2021 – 218,319 miles
  • 2019 – 208,932 miles
  • 2018 – 196,745 miles
  • 2017 – 185,388 miles
  • 2016 – 174,976 miles
  • 2015 – 164,773 miles
  • 2014 – 153,705 miles
  • 2013 – 142,713 miles
  • 2012 – 126,609 miles
  • 2011 – 105,177 miles
  • 2010 – 79,878 miles
  • 2009 – 65,463 miles
  • 2008 – 56,782 miles
  • 2007 – 53,318 miles
  • 2006 – 50,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,440 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose on sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension corroded

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,440 miles (+2,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    229,440 miles
    Test number
    160205836656
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose on sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
  2. Pass226,894 miles (+3,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    226,894 miles
    Test number
    644648525932
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both inner sill s corroded
  3. Pass223,634 miles (+3,836)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    223,634 miles
    Test number
    985894314111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective BOTH BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass219,798 miles (+1,479)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    219,798 miles
    Test number
    763696305872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILLS FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILLS FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR UNDER BODY ALL SURFACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass218,319 miles (+9,387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    218,319 miles
    Test number
    576262121143
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass208,932 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    208,932 miles
    Test number
    711258666356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail208,931 miles (+12,186)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,931 miles
    Test number
    934941889005
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass196,745 miles (+11,357)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    196,745 miles
    Test number
    165225282779
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension surface corrision
  9. Pass185,388 miles (+10,412)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    185,388 miles
    Test number
    655343694814
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass174,976 miles (+10,203)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    174,976 miles
    Test number
    536171732168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,773 miles (+11,068)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    164,773 miles
    Test number
    836675185173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,705 miles
    Test number
    735795064129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,705 miles (+10,992)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,705 miles
    Test number
    956115464148
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass142,713 miles (+16,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,713 miles
    Test number
    508531263113
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass126,609 miles (+210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    126,609 miles
    Test number
    397198382172
    • NoteSide skirts fitted
  16. Fail126,399 miles (+21,222)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    105202482125
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSide skirts fitted
  17. Pass105,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    455015351171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,177 miles (+25,299)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    265915151182
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT DISC SLIGHTY WORN
  19. Pass79,878 miles (+14,415)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,878 miles
    Test number
    661826350102
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteSide skirts fitted n/s and o/s
  20. Pass65,463 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    621433169171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,782 miles (+3,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    170469848119
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  22. Pass53,318 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    221909647486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,282 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    450534966147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth inner cv boots leaking
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Fail50,281 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,281 miles
    Test number
    780434566100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth inner cv gaitors leaking
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T473 KNG

Does T473 KNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T473 KNG expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T473 KNG?
The MOT on T473 KNG expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T473 KNG done?
T473 KNG was recorded at 229,440 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 9,539 miles a year.
Has T473 KNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 KNG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T473 KNG 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 T473 KNG find?
T473 KNG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust silencer slightly loose on sleeve; suspension corroded.

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