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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T486 ETFMOT history

T486 ETF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,459 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 ETF
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T486 ETF was last recorded at 96,459 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 4,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,336 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,123 miles
Average per year
3,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,459 miles
  • 2025 – 92,336 miles
  • 2024 – 90,188 miles
  • 2022 – 82,733 miles
  • 2021 – 76,032 miles
  • 2020 – 68,790 miles
  • 2019 – 67,521 miles
  • 2018 – 66,373 miles
  • 2017 – 64,895 miles
  • 2016 – 63,280 miles
  • 2015 – 60,957 miles
  • 2014 – 59,119 miles
  • 2013 – 56,465 miles
  • 2012 – 54,236 miles
  • 2011 – 51,369 miles
  • 2010 – 48,449 miles
  • 2009 – 44,090 miles
  • 2008 – 42,193 miles
  • 2007 – 38,415 miles
  • 2006 – 34,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,459 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front number plate cracked/damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear wiper split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,459 miles (+4,123)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,459 miles
    Test number
    642506037722
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,336 miles (+2,148)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    997327090248
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side coroded

  3. Pass90,188 miles (+7,455)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    223560187529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has corrosion all over

  4. Pass82,733 miles (+6,701)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    164097869851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,032 miles (+7,242)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    476399737425
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,790 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    149063920934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,521 miles (+1,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,521 miles
    Test number
    873712725079
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on the inner sholder.

  8. Pass66,373 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,373 miles
    Test number
    112728455104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,367 miles (+1,472)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    919792893304
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine mifire

  10. Pass64,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    745117862294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,895 miles (+1,615)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,895 miles
    Test number
    833809095342
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam image incorrect (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam image incorrect (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass63,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,280 miles
    Test number
    788297205426
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked/damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Fail63,280 miles (+2,323)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,280 miles
    Test number
    597724014371
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked/damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  14. Pass60,957 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    738214915189
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s mirror housing cover damage.

  15. Fail60,957 miles (+1,838)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    897374015127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s mirror housing cover damage.

  16. Pass59,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    758054214125
    • NoteVehicle tested wet

  17. Fail59,119 miles (+2,654)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    437224514107
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteVehicle tested wet

  18. Pass56,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    288093913416
    • AdvisoryRear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail56,465 miles (+2,229)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    347873513124
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass54,236 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    338129112154
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror glass

  21. Fail54,235 miles (+2,866)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    157938012198
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror glass

  22. Pass51,369 miles (+2,920)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    427137981057
    • NoteN/s wing mirror glass missing.

  23. Pass48,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    153997870410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,444 miles (+4,354)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,444 miles
    Test number
    253337070084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass44,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    274199089092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,090 miles (+1,897)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    580016989091
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass42,193 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,193 miles
    Test number
    761317238123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass38,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    212712307412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,415 miles (+3,914)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,415 miles
    Test number
    760292907194
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  30. Pass34,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    271401336425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T486 ETF

Does T486 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T486 ETF is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T486 ETF?
The MOT on T486 ETF is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T486 ETF done?
T486 ETF was recorded at 96,459 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,076 miles a year.
Has T486 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 ETF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T486 ETF 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 T486 ETF find?
T486 ETF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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