Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T473 RDVMOT history
T473 RDV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,297 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 85,297 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T473 RDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T473 RDV was last recorded at 85,297 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,297 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,297 miles
- 2024 – 84,810 miles
- 2023 – 84,462 miles
- 2022 – 84,090 miles
- 2021 – 83,199 miles
- 2020 – 82,744 miles
- 2019 – 81,375 miles
- 2018 – 78,543 miles
- 2017 – 76,809 miles
- 2016 – 74,788 miles
- 2015 – 72,486 miles
- 2014 – 69,377 miles
- 2013 – 66,994 miles
- 2012 – 63,951 miles
- 2011 – 61,301 miles
- 2010 – 59,204 miles
- 2009 – 56,379 miles
- 2008 – 52,790 miles
- 2007 – 49,437 miles
- 2006 – 46,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,297 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Advise rear brake pipes rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,297 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 85,297 miles
- Test number
- 540230078951
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,297 miles (+487)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,297 miles
- Test number
- 911373455499
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,810 miles (+348)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 84,810 miles
- Test number
- 601545899386
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 84,462 miles
- Test number
- 344259937273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,462 miles (+372)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,462 miles
- Test number
- 935991291952
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 84,090 miles
- Test number
- 514633402592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,090 miles (+891)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,090 miles
- Test number
- 851408534592
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass83,199 miles (+455)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 83,199 miles
- Test number
- 119510000687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,744 miles (+1,369)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,744 miles
- Test number
- 494818675406
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir not fully secure
Pass81,375 miles (+2,832)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 81,375 miles
- Test number
- 615456271708
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass78,543 miles (+1,734)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 78,543 miles
- Test number
- 704690940807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,809 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 76,809 miles
- Test number
- 521853245742
- AdvisoryAdvise rear brake pipes rusty
Fail76,801 miles (+2,013)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,801 miles
- Test number
- 120710860647
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryAdvise rear brake pipes rusty
Pass74,788 miles (+36)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 74,788 miles
- Test number
- 735989782875
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail74,752 miles (+2,266)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,752 miles
- Test number
- 633177228373
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass72,486 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 72,486 miles
- Test number
- 217308375071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,377 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 69,377 miles
- Test number
- 207387874059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,359 miles (+2,365)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,359 miles
- Test number
- 805506674054
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass66,994 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,994 miles
- Test number
- 107660183024
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail66,994 miles (+3,043)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,994 miles
- Test number
- 179899473425
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass63,951 miles (+2,650)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,951 miles
- Test number
- 367849672066
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low 3mm + small cracks in sidewall
Pass61,301 miles (+2,097)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,301 miles
- Test number
- 586841471088
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBody damaged slithy
Pass59,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,204 miles
- Test number
- 960996770094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,204 miles (+2,825)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,204 miles
- Test number
- 121126270419
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,379 miles
- Test number
- 840059579078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,379 miles (+3,589)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,379 miles
- Test number
- 190748779400
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass52,790 miles (+3,353)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 52,790 miles
- Test number
- 181417778493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,437 miles (+2,899)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,437 miles
- Test number
- 840580587058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 46,538 miles
- Test number
- 194542876424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T473 RDV
- Does T473 RDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T473 RDV expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T473 RDV?
- The MOT on T473 RDV expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T473 RDV done?
- T473 RDV was recorded at 85,297 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 2,037 miles a year.
- Has T473 RDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T473 RDV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T473 RDV 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 RDV find?
- T473 RDV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.
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