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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T499 ETFMOT history

T499 ETF is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2025
Mileage
165,876 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T499 ETF
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
8 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T499 ETF was last recorded at 165,876 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,874 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,876 miles
  • 2023 – 165,874 miles
  • 2022 – 157,462 miles
  • 2021 – 152,669 miles
  • 2020 – 150,062 miles
  • 2019 – 148,054 miles
  • 2018 – 146,096 miles
  • 2017 – 143,601 miles
  • 2016 – 140,553 miles
  • 2015 – 138,009 miles
  • 2014 – 135,351 miles
  • 2013 – 132,029 miles
  • 2012 – 126,864 miles
  • 2011 – 114,892 miles
  • 2010 – 108,618 miles
  • 2009 – 101,650 miles
  • 2008 – 98,767 miles
  • 2007 – 94,284 miles
  • 2006 – 86,402 miles
  • 2005 – 78,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all connected components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all surrounding components are covered in grease

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,876 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,876 miles
    Test number
    499145543413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus all connected components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail165,874 miles (+8,412)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,874 miles
    Test number
    271197859072
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all connected components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,462 miles (+4,793)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,462 miles
    Test number
    107792758985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,669 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,669 miles
    Test number
    884249291513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all surrounding components are covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail152,657 miles (+2,595)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,657 miles
    Test number
    162254231529
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all surrounding components are covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,062 miles (+2,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,062 miles
    Test number
    346978602122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all surrounding components are covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,054 miles (+1,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,054 miles
    Test number
    947642883063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis/subframe/suspension arms covered with grease

  8. Pass146,096 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,096 miles
    Test number
    317102991267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail146,077 miles (+2,476)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,077 miles
    Test number
    751556861547
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,601 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,601 miles
    Test number
    668318608431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror case loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm ball joint (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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside rear sub frame surface corrosion

  11. Fail143,601 miles (+3,048)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,601 miles
    Test number
    895457087045
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread seperation (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror case loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm ball joint (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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside rear sub frame surface corrosion

  12. Pass140,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    496084327104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail140,553 miles (+2,544)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    662430942482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish lens (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish lens (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass138,009 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    138,009 miles
    Test number
    206712466204
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose around rear silencer to centre pipe

  15. Fail138,009 miles (+2,658)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,009 miles
    Test number
    838419930685
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose around rear silencer to centre pipe

  16. Pass135,351 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,351 miles
    Test number
    179625714378
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

  17. Fail135,348 miles (+3,319)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,348 miles
    Test number
    617695414328
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

  18. Pass132,029 miles (+5,165)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,029 miles
    Test number
    375543333301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass126,864 miles (+11,972)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,864 miles
    Test number
    646463832336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake pipes are slightly corroded

  20. Pass114,892 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,892 miles
    Test number
    455865331464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,618 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,618 miles
    Test number
    910065430349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,535 miles (+6,885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,535 miles
    Test number
    474964230441
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  23. Pass101,650 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,650 miles
    Test number
    494912629444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,767 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,767 miles
    Test number
    423253758205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,284 miles
    Test number
    242524047280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Fail94,284 miles (+7,882)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,284 miles
    Test number
    380034247467
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass86,402 miles (+8,279)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,402 miles
    Test number
    710744726244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass78,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    322815715495
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T499 ETF

Does T499 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T499 ETF expired on 9 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T499 ETF?
The MOT on T499 ETF expired on 9 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T499 ETF done?
T499 ETF was recorded at 165,876 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 4,760 miles a year.
Has T499 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T499 ETF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T499 ETF 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 T499 ETF find?
T499 ETF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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