
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T492 KEWMOT history
T492 KEW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 193,034 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 193,034 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T492 KEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T492 KEW was last recorded at 193,034 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,651 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,383 miles
- Average per year
- 6,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 193,034 miles
- 2024 – 188,481 miles
- 2023 – 185,356 miles
- 2022 – 182,695 miles
- 2020 – 178,581 miles
- 2019 – 175,623 miles
- 2018 – 171,811 miles
- 2017 – 165,125 miles
- 2016 – 159,847 miles
- 2015 – 154,801 miles
- 2014 – 150,840 miles
- 2013 – 141,873 miles
- 2012 – 132,370 miles
- 2011 – 123,645 miles
- 2010 – 116,406 miles
- 2009 – 107,117 miles
- 2008 – 98,183 miles
- 2007 – 86,582 miles
- 2006 – 75,110 miles
- 2005 – 64,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s + o/s sills corroded
- AdvisoryTow bar 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.
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Headlamp lens slightly defective both
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner rack has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
33 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,034 miles (+1,383)2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 193,034 miles
- Test number
- 853961647797
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s + o/s sills corroded
- AdvisoryTow bar corroded
Pass191,651 miles (+14)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 191,651 miles
- Test number
- 794619733397
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rack has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
Fail191,637 miles (+3,156)2 major1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,637 miles
- Test number
- 855912830883
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rack has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
Pass188,481 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 188,481 miles
- Test number
- 610083525772
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail188,481 miles (+3,125)1 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,481 miles
- Test number
- 807333830539
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass185,356 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 185,356 miles
- Test number
- 202203991257
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryInner rack arm slight play NSF
Fail185,313 miles (+2,618)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,313 miles
- Test number
- 591168490416
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryInner rack arm slight play NSF
Pass182,695 miles (+4,114)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 182,695 miles
- Test number
- 833436430219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,581 miles (+2,958)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 178,581 miles
- Test number
- 974979600641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,623 miles (+3,812)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 175,623 miles
- Test number
- 346130589890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,811 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 171,811 miles
- Test number
- 378853494816
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail171,811 miles (+6,686)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,811 miles
- Test number
- 443930288034
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer under lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer under lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,125 miles (+5,278)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 165,125 miles
- Test number
- 212736505816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 159,847 miles
- Test number
- 103353313987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,846 miles (+5,045)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,846 miles
- Test number
- 411070775963
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x15 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass154,801 miles (+3,961)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 154,801 miles
- Test number
- 185364324910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,840 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 150,840 miles
- Test number
- 548186154325
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail150,840 miles (+8,967)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,840 miles
- Test number
- 485874244309
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass141,873 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 141,873 miles
- Test number
- 655636643365
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail141,873 miles (+9,503)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,873 miles
- Test number
- 618596643325
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass132,370 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 132,370 miles
- Test number
- 396506742312
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front metal brake pipes rusting
- NoteNearside headlamp aim poor
Fail132,370 miles (+8,725)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,370 miles
- Test number
- 976526242380
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front metal brake pipes rusting
- NoteNearside headlamp aim poor
Pass123,645 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 123,645 miles
- Test number
- 678602441394
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVery slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Fail123,645 miles (+7,239)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,645 miles
- Test number
- 477862341459
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVery slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Pass116,406 miles (+9,289)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 116,406 miles
- Test number
- 422083340462
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,117 miles (+8,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 107,117 miles
- Test number
- 680344049392
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail98,183 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,183 miles
- Test number
- 382186148328
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,183 miles (+11,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 98,183 miles
- Test number
- 543106948323
- AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,582 miles (+11,472)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 86,582 miles
- Test number
- 593865947349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 75,110 miles
- Test number
- 562756046304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,109 miles (+10,668)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,109 miles
- Test number
- 444096546453
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteFront inner brake pads look low!
Pass64,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 64,441 miles
- Test number
- 652587945335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,441 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,441 miles
- Test number
- 544097745331
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Questions about T492 KEW
- Does T492 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T492 KEW is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T492 KEW?
- The MOT on T492 KEW is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T492 KEW done?
- T492 KEW was recorded at 193,034 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
- Has T492 KEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T492 KEW has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T492 KEW 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 T492 KEW find?
- T492 KEW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose, and 14 more.
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