
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
Pass174,976 miles (+10,203)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 174,976 miles
- Test number
- 536171732168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,773 miles (+11,068)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 164,773 miles
- Test number
- 836675185173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 153,705 miles
- Test number
- 735795064129
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass126,609 miles (+210)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 126,609 miles
- Test number
- 397198382172
- NoteSide skirts fitted
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
Pass105,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 105,177 miles
- Test number
- 455015351171
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass65,463 miles (+8,681)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 65,463 miles
- Test number
- 621433169171
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass53,318 miles (+3,036)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 53,318 miles
- Test number
- 221909647486
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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