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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T498 ARUMOT history

T498 ARU is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,558 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 ARU was last recorded at 154,558 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,066 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,492 miles
Average per year
4,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,558 miles
  • 2024 – 153,066 miles
  • 2023 – 152,694 miles
  • 2022 – 149,731 miles
  • 2021 – 143,741 miles
  • 2020 – 139,381 miles
  • 2019 – 135,432 miles
  • 2018 – 130,171 miles
  • 2016 – 126,079 miles
  • 2015 – 123,165 miles
  • 2014 – 120,068 miles
  • 2013 – 116,101 miles
  • 2012 – 110,650 miles
  • 2011 – 102,414 miles
  • 2010 – 93,106 miles
  • 2009 – 88,469 miles
  • 2008 – 80,844 miles
  • 2007 – 70,003 miles
  • 2006 – 61,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,558 miles (+1,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,558 miles
    Test number
    601349030082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass153,066 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,066 miles
    Test number
    779238481858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Fail153,056 miles (+362)2 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,056 miles
    Test number
    350826504706
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass152,694 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,694 miles
    Test number
    834616390947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail152,692 miles (+2,961)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,692 miles
    Test number
    178769039839
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass149,731 miles (+5,990)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,731 miles
    Test number
    724408509537
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,741 miles (+4,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    183138990154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,381 miles
    Test number
    981780758285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail139,381 miles (+3,949)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,381 miles
    Test number
    253268161895
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass135,432 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,432 miles
    Test number
    869118387311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail135,432 miles (+5,261)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,432 miles
    Test number
    303411005319
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass130,171 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,171 miles
    Test number
    475349800103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,079 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,079 miles
    Test number
    989403828425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass123,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    695053871868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,165 miles (+3,097)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    299253221861
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass120,068 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,068 miles
    Test number
    997094534284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre

  17. Fail120,067 miles (+3,966)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,067 miles
    Test number
    539310134272
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass116,101 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,101 miles
    Test number
    447472363178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cut in side wall
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre

  19. Fail116,097 miles (+5,447)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,097 miles
    Test number
    478111353191
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cut in side wall
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass110,650 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,650 miles
    Test number
    115739842154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to split on inner walls

  21. Fail110,650 miles (+8,236)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,650 miles
    Test number
    207089842460
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to split on inner walls

  22. Pass102,414 miles (+39)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,414 miles
    Test number
    707676821105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light illuminated
    • NoteFront spotlamps fitted to bonnet not working

  23. Fail102,375 miles (+9,269)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    987764021154
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light illuminated
    • NoteFront spotlamps fitted to bonnet not working

  24. Pass93,106 miles (+4,637)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,106 miles
    Test number
    441941470051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  25. Pass88,469 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,469 miles
    Test number
    532868359090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail88,465 miles (+7,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,465 miles
    Test number
    661097559088
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass80,844 miles (+10,841)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,844 miles
    Test number
    120381958050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,003 miles (+8,489)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,003 miles
    Test number
    533178957040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,514 miles
    Test number
    193657066018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 ARU

Does T498 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T498 ARU is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T498 ARU?
The MOT on T498 ARU is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T498 ARU done?
T498 ARU was recorded at 154,558 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,722 miles a year.
Has T498 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 ARU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T498 ARU 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 T498 ARU find?
T498 ARU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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