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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T497 RGBMOT history

T497 RGB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,261 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 RGB
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
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 RGB was last recorded at 163,261 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,152 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,109 miles
Average per year
6,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,261 miles
  • 2025 – 162,152 miles
  • 2024 – 160,675 miles
  • 2023 – 159,370 miles
  • 2021 – 156,283 miles
  • 2020 – 153,527 miles
  • 2019 – 151,745 miles
  • 2018 – 149,785 miles
  • 2017 – 144,617 miles
  • 2016 – 134,089 miles
  • 2015 – 123,272 miles
  • 2014 – 108,237 miles
  • 2013 – 99,322 miles
  • 2012 – 90,268 miles
  • 2011 – 82,737 miles
  • 2010 – 74,147 miles
  • 2009 – 63,692 miles
  • 2008 – 54,506 miles
  • 2007 – 43,912 miles
  • 2006 – 30,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,261 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,261 miles (+1,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,261 miles
    Test number
    408525830483
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass162,152 miles (+1,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,152 miles
    Test number
    332318018203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass160,675 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,675 miles
    Test number
    960002016899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,370 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,370 miles
    Test number
    761263914751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail159,369 miles (+3,086)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,369 miles
    Test number
    245469340281
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,283 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,283 miles
    Test number
    196440179755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,412 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,412 miles
    Test number
    886451335452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,527 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,527 miles
    Test number
    701030251744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,526 miles (+1,781)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,526 miles
    Test number
    184171072959
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,745 miles (+1,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    151,745 miles
    Test number
    477477459600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass149,785 miles (+5,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,785 miles
    Test number
    170032350559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  12. Pass144,617 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,617 miles
    Test number
    185448307022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail144,603 miles (+10,514)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,603 miles
    Test number
    702256395401
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass134,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,089 miles
    Test number
    965474722055
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre warn on inner edge

  15. Fail134,088 miles (+10,816)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,088 miles
    Test number
    885469825991
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre warn on inner edge

  16. Pass123,272 miles (+15,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,272 miles
    Test number
    855342855078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,237 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,237 miles
    Test number
    409030764065
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  18. Pass108,237 miles (+8,915)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,237 miles
    Test number
    935760864015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  19. Pass99,322 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,322 miles
    Test number
    147979053450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,274 miles (+9,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,274 miles
    Test number
    786837353013
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  21. Pass90,268 miles (+7,531)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,268 miles
    Test number
    479092562086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    629230711100
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight lump

  23. Fail82,737 miles (+8,590)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    837740811142
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass74,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    241492210108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Fail74,147 miles (+10,455)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    222042610470
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass63,692 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    691752919137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,506 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,506 miles
    Test number
    513222518148
    • NotePlastic side sills fitted

  28. Fail54,506 miles (+10,594)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,506 miles
    Test number
    990882218133
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlastic side sills fitted

  29. Pass43,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    161819807120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,912 miles (+13,028)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    710909507158
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  31. Pass30,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    373957516198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 RGB

Does T497 RGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T497 RGB is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T497 RGB?
The MOT on T497 RGB is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T497 RGB done?
T497 RGB was recorded at 163,261 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,712 miles a year.
Has T497 RGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 RGB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T497 RGB 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 T497 RGB find?
T497 RGB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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