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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T490 AFJMOT history

T490 AFJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
67,118 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 AFJ was last recorded at 67,118 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,459 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
1,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,118 miles
  • 2024 – 66,459 miles
  • 2023 – 65,673 miles
  • 2022 – 64,407 miles
  • 2021 – 63,815 miles
  • 2020 – 63,477 miles
  • 2019 – 62,524 miles
  • 2018 – 61,246 miles
  • 2017 – 60,433 miles
  • 2016 – 58,101 miles
  • 2015 – 55,920 miles
  • 2014 – 54,971 miles
  • 2013 – 53,331 miles
  • 2012 – 51,471 miles
  • 2011 – 49,423 miles
  • 2010 – 48,419 miles
  • 2009 – 46,817 miles
  • 2008 – 45,488 miles
  • 2007 – 44,443 miles
  • 2006 – 43,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension component corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,118 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    455497830009
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,114 miles (+655)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    531986917762
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,459 miles (+786)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    462962166637
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass65,673 miles (+1,266)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    618383905809
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass64,407 miles (+592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    585605350328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed

  6. Pass63,815 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    910747315094
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,477 miles (+953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    942874094618
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass62,524 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    520230738952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,246 miles (+813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    199646993615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch [end of sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch [end of sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,433 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    861192208188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,101 miles (+2,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    894684853898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass55,920 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    365825055018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    539407884277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,971 miles (+1,640)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    788687784218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Fail53,331 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    618068683286
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside and nearside headlamps has poorly defined patterns

  16. Pass53,331 miles (+1,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    825388583219
    • NoteOffside and nearside headlamps has poorly defined patterns

  17. Fail51,471 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    429499562251
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass51,471 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    505319662254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,423 miles (+1,004)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,423 miles
    Test number
    929164161265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre sidewalls badly cracked.

  20. Pass48,419 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    363734090412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,817 miles (+1,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    372978989426
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass45,488 miles (+1,045)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    183077188234
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePlease note the headlamps have only scrape through beam pattern break up point.
    • NoteRear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate on both sides.

  23. Pass44,443 miles (+1,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,443 miles
    Test number
    941981497239
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass43,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    553773796299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T490 AFJ

Does T490 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 AFJ is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T490 AFJ?
The MOT on T490 AFJ is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T490 AFJ done?
T490 AFJ was recorded at 67,118 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 1,254 miles a year.
Has T490 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 AFJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T490 AFJ 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 T490 AFJ find?
T490 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; general underbody and suspension component corrosion, and 2 more.

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