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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T493 TFBMOT history

T493 TFB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
153,448 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 TFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 TFB was last recorded at 153,448 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,448 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,448 miles
  • 2023 – 151,040 miles
  • 2022 – 149,431 miles
  • 2021 – 146,230 miles
  • 2020 – 142,967 miles
  • 2019 – 139,155 miles
  • 2018 – 135,100 miles
  • 2017 – 132,982 miles
  • 2016 – 125,167 miles
  • 2015 – 118,645 miles
  • 2014 – 112,060 miles
  • 2013 – 105,462 miles
  • 2012 – 98,911 miles
  • 2011 – 92,348 miles
  • 2010 – 86,639 miles
  • 2009 – 80,211 miles
  • 2008 – 74,369 miles
  • 2007 – 66,689 miles
  • 2006 – 58,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,448 miles
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components badly corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,448 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,448 miles
    Test number
    534668176729
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,448 miles (+2,408)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,448 miles
    Test number
    996644728292
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,040 miles (+1,609)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,040 miles
    Test number
    665536159880
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components badly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass149,431 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,431 miles
    Test number
    501769147374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mt (5.3.6 (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,431 miles (+3,201)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,431 miles
    Test number
    883246790869
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mt (5.3.6 (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,230 miles (+3,263)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,230 miles
    Test number
    732130144485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,967 miles (+3,812)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,967 miles
    Test number
    478143905373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,155 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    489241923512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail139,155 miles (+4,055)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    501073511511
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass135,100 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,100 miles
    Test number
    400117992195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail135,065 miles (+2,083)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,065 miles
    Test number
    856431638914
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass132,982 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,982 miles
    Test number
    879352525363
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre badly cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail132,982 miles (+7,815)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,982 miles
    Test number
    867874502126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre badly cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass125,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,167 miles
    Test number
    355225422132
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack nearside.

  15. Fail125,167 miles (+6,522)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,167 miles
    Test number
    124247426266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack nearside.

  16. Pass118,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,645 miles
    Test number
    387533865134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail118,645 miles (+6,585)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,645 miles
    Test number
    379313165163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass112,060 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    255910774473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,462 miles (+6,551)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    676669263171
    • NoteFront pipe heatshield broken on one lug
    • NoteSlight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

  20. Pass98,911 miles (+6,563)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,911 miles
    Test number
    355999772196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s h/lamp lens discoloured
    • NoteOil on rack but no signs of a leak
    • NoteUnderside rusty

  21. Pass92,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,348 miles
    Test number
    578686661117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,348 miles (+5,709)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,348 miles
    Test number
    436756661172
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOOT STRUTS WEAK.
    • NoteCUTS AND CRACKS REAR TYRES.
    • NoteHANDBRAKE TRAVEL.
    • NoteN/S/F INNER C.V. GAITER LOOSE.
    • NoteN/S/F INNER PAD APPROACHING LIMIT,DISCS LIPPED,APPROACHING LIMIT.
    • NoteREAR BRAKES NOISY.
    • NoteSIGNS OF LEAK ON P/STEERING PUMP,NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.

  23. Pass86,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,639 miles
    Test number
    543675170161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,639 miles (+6,428)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,639 miles
    Test number
    761575870161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass80,211 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,211 miles
    Test number
    634728269151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,369 miles (+7,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,369 miles
    Test number
    123718468149
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED.FRONT PADS GETTING LOW,DISCS APPROACHING LIMIT.CUTS,CRACKS,AND UNEVEN WEAR,O/S/F TYRE.

  27. Pass66,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,689 miles
    Test number
    431899777117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,689 miles (+8,342)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,689 miles
    Test number
    223849177432
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  29. Pass58,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,347 miles
    Test number
    124537986108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T493 TFB

Does T493 TFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T493 TFB expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T493 TFB?
The MOT on T493 TFB expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T493 TFB done?
T493 TFB was recorded at 153,448 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 5,262 miles a year.
Has T493 TFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 TFB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T493 TFB 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 T493 TFB find?
T493 TFB passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: all rear suspension components badly corroded; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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