Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T498 RVLMOT history
T498 RVL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 143,300 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,837 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T498 RVL
- 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
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T498 RVL was last recorded at 143,300 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 2,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 140,711 miles · 14 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,589 miles
- Average per year
- 3,837 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 143,300 miles
- 2022 – 140,711 miles
- 2020 – 136,857 miles
- 2019 – 133,844 miles
- 2018 – 130,031 miles
- 2017 – 125,026 miles
- 2016 – 121,812 miles
- 2015 – 115,771 miles
- 2014 – 111,157 miles
- 2013 – 107,689 miles
- 2011 – 96,234 miles
- 2010 – 92,895 miles
- 2009 – 88,959 miles
- 2008 – 87,499 miles
- 2007 – 85,883 miles
- 2006 – 83,562 miles
- 2005 – 75,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,300 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,300 miles (+2,589)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 143,300 miles
- Test number
- 428234844623
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,711 miles (+3,854)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 140,711 miles
- Test number
- 341287009743
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,857 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 136,857 miles
- Test number
- 358508479355
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,844 miles (+3,813)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,844 miles
- Test number
- 675007652189
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
Pass130,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 130,031 miles
- Test number
- 658546537362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,031 miles (+5,005)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,031 miles
- Test number
- 404149904739
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass125,026 miles (+3,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 125,026 miles
- Test number
- 974241533967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,812 miles (+8)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 121,812 miles
- Test number
- 334335711792
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- 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)
Fail121,804 miles (+6,033)5 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,804 miles
- Test number
- 951067179144
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- 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)
Pass115,771 miles (+4,614)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 115,771 miles
- Test number
- 665889415097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,157 miles (+3,468)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 111,157 miles
- Test number
- 947461344093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,689 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 107,689 miles
- Test number
- 329286783022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,662 miles (+11,428)1 dangerous15 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,662 miles
- Test number
- 205443753012
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise battery insecure and poss wrong battery fitted.
- NoteAdvise both headlight patterns getting poor.
- NoteAdvise engine running rough.
- NoteAdvise heavy corrosion on rear fuel pipes.
- NoteAdvise nearside door mirror insecure
- NoteAdvise oil filler cap incomplete.
- NoteAdvise rear subframe and suspension corrosion forming.
Pass96,234 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 96,234 miles
- Test number
- 849475131231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,206 miles (+3,311)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,206 miles
- Test number
- 788364601298
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth headlights aim very faint
- NoteEngine has a missfire
- NoteFront discs badly worn
Pass92,895 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 92,895 miles
- Test number
- 243311520209
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear number plate becoming difficult to read.
Fail92,884 miles (+3,925)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,884 miles
- Test number
- 880239610227
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear number plate becoming difficult to read.
Pass88,959 miles (+1,460)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 88,959 miles
- Test number
- 264125389451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 87,499 miles
- Test number
- 710157888151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,499 miles (+1,616)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,499 miles
- Test number
- 732777688182
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,883 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 85,883 miles
- Test number
- 301850597138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,872 miles (+2,310)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,872 miles
- Test number
- 662908387128
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil leak.
Pass83,562 miles (+7,876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 83,562 miles
- Test number
- 191129886155
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 75,686 miles
- Test number
- 691053885100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T498 RVL
- Does T498 RVL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T498 RVL expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T498 RVL?
- The MOT on T498 RVL expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T498 RVL done?
- T498 RVL was recorded at 143,300 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 3,837 miles a year.
- Has T498 RVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T498 RVL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on T498 RVL 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 RVL find?
- T498 RVL passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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