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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T490 AVVMOT history

T490 AVV is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 109,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,493 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 AVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 AVV was last recorded at 109,493 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,484 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,493 miles
  • 2025 – 105,032 miles
  • 2024 – 100,860 miles
  • 2023 – 95,630 miles
  • 2022 – 89,881 miles
  • 2021 – 82,399 miles
  • 2020 – 73,603 miles
  • 2019 – 67,194 miles
  • 2018 – 66,561 miles
  • 2017 – 65,510 miles
  • 2016 – 64,456 miles
  • 2015 – 63,192 miles
  • 2014 – 61,720 miles
  • 2013 – 60,303 miles
  • 2012 – 59,606 miles
  • 2011 – 58,652 miles
  • 2010 – 56,484 miles
  • 2009 – 54,292 miles
  • 2008 – 50,914 miles
  • 2007 – 46,637 miles
  • 2006 – 41,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,493 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySide-sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edges... both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,493 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    263783909447
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySide-sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Fail109,484 miles (+4,452)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,484 miles
    Test number
    738082258951
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySide-sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass105,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    357093588321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in places

  4. Fail105,027 miles (+4,167)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,027 miles
    Test number
    517640255094
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in places

  5. Pass100,860 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    174155017333
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail100,850 miles (+5,220)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    964991273545
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass95,630 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    886653116226
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edges... both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail95,624 miles (+5,743)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,624 miles
    Test number
    628426827876
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edges... both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass89,881 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    861118501951
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

  10. Fail89,873 miles (+7,474)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    150956719713
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

  11. Pass82,399 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    442509714938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,603 miles (+6,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,603 miles
    Test number
    683464069178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

  13. Pass67,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    667701814554
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushs boern and splitting
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  14. Fail67,194 miles (+633)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    529458303371
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushs boern and splitting
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  15. Pass66,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    979669529336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,561 miles (+1,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    198398525008
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass65,510 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    735100770693
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perishing and wearing low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

  18. Pass64,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    275038132229
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  19. Fail64,456 miles (+1,264)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    998921256188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass63,192 miles (+1,472)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,192 miles
    Test number
    135952075492
    • NoteExhaut system corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  21. Pass61,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,720 miles
    Test number
    198296264445
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low

  22. Fail61,720 miles (+1,417)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,720 miles
    Test number
    378816964055
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low

  23. Fail60,303 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    738493673039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass60,303 miles (+697)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    896463473013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  25. Pass59,606 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    145434852477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,652 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    445189061020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,484 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    184643860459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass54,292 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    181892879003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,914 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    703253278036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,637 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,637 miles
    Test number
    324474077015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass41,089 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    111450866004
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T490 AVV

Does T490 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T490 AVV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T490 AVV?
The MOT on T490 AVV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T490 AVV done?
T490 AVV was recorded at 109,493 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,406 miles a year.
Has T490 AVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 AVV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T490 AVV 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 AVV find?
T490 AVV passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge, and 5 more.

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