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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T496 SASMOT history

T496 SAS is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,780 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 SAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 SAS was last recorded at 88,780 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,541 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
1,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,780 miles
  • 2025 – 88,541 miles
  • 2024 – 88,299 miles
  • 2023 – 87,961 miles
  • 2022 – 87,310 miles
  • 2021 – 86,824 miles
  • 2019 – 85,959 miles
  • 2018 – 84,707 miles
  • 2017 – 83,096 miles
  • 2016 – 81,355 miles
  • 2015 – 79,406 miles
  • 2014 – 77,656 miles
  • 2013 – 76,454 miles
  • 2012 – 74,938 miles
  • 2011 – 73,390 miles
  • 2010 – 71,836 miles
  • 2009 – 70,257 miles
  • 2008 – 68,433 miles
  • 2006 – 65,401 miles
  • 2005 – 55,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,780 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,780 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,780 miles
    Test number
    981372014346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,541 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,541 miles
    Test number
    619338842200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass88,299 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,299 miles
    Test number
    869939984517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,961 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    992365833244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,310 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    794461142015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,824 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,824 miles
    Test number
    308582464570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass85,959 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    528903154270
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,959 miles (+1,252)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    534784944723
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,707 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,707 miles
    Test number
    848763237754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,707 miles (+1,611)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,707 miles
    Test number
    783654016107
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,096 miles (+1,741)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,096 miles
    Test number
    786436357216
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass81,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    722098638403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail81,355 miles (+1,949)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    800684028842
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass79,406 miles (+1,750)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,406 miles
    Test number
    261777060811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass77,656 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,656 miles
    Test number
    586366764247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail77,656 miles (+1,202)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,656 miles
    Test number
    865506964254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass76,454 miles (+1,516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    395409553252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,938 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,938 miles
    Test number
    328709362266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,390 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,390 miles
    Test number
    558129561224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail73,390 miles (+1,554)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,390 miles
    Test number
    985399961205
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass71,836 miles (+1,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,836 miles
    Test number
    312800970475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass70,257 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,257 miles
    Test number
    662629259269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,433 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    412497068263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail68,433 miles (+3,032)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    462757668201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass65,401 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    491716916297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    55,994 miles
    Test number
    691725515252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 SAS

Does T496 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 SAS is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 SAS?
The MOT on T496 SAS is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 SAS done?
T496 SAS was recorded at 88,780 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 1,602 miles a year.
Has T496 SAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 SAS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T496 SAS 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 T496 SAS find?
T496 SAS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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