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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

T500 DVMMOT history

T500 DVM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
94,478 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DVM was last recorded at 94,478 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,011 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
3,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,478 miles
  • 2023 – 94,011 miles
  • 2021 – 93,987 miles
  • 2020 – 92,371 miles
  • 2019 – 85,466 miles
  • 2018 – 80,524 miles
  • 2017 – 75,780 miles
  • 2016 – 70,557 miles
  • 2015 – 58,538 miles
  • 2013 – 55,861 miles
  • 2012 – 54,054 miles
  • 2011 – 51,723 miles
  • 2010 – 49,091 miles
  • 2009 – 38,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,478 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2 mm + bald inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,478 miles (+467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,478 miles
    Test number
    297654776928
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,011 miles (+24)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,011 miles
    Test number
    258214653031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    963363567783
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  4. Fail93,987 miles (+1,616)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    777976172166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  5. Pass92,371 miles (+98)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,371 miles
    Test number
    788684576667
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted blocking view of test items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2 mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has several splits but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged and insecure but not likely to fall off
  6. Fail92,273 miles (+6,807)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    789801003750
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted blocking view of test items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2 mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has several splits but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged and insecure but not likely to fall off
  7. Pass85,466 miles (+30)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    817234619195
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under arch cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure not likely to fall off
  8. Fail85,436 miles (+4,912)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    349186009701
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under arch cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure not likely to fall off
  9. Pass80,524 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    110157549397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryHigh flow cat fitted to exhaust system
  10. Fail80,524 miles (+4,744)4 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    288346738225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryHigh flow cat fitted to exhaust system
  11. Pass75,780 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,780 miles
    Test number
    301246120221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer CV boot leaking grease
  12. Fail75,745 miles (+5,188)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,745 miles
    Test number
    593589869482
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer CV boot leaking grease
  13. Pass70,557 miles (+12,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    443574237298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,538 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    266533826531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,249 miles (+1,388)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,249 miles
    Test number
    939833605006
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trims
  16. Fail55,861 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    265669823399
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass55,861 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    488839723332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,054 miles (+2,331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    206174012379
    • NoteFront and rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear pads getting low advise replacement
  19. Pass51,723 miles (+2,632)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    167610221312
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteTyres wearing on edges
  20. Pass49,091 miles (+10,642)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,091 miles
    Test number
    923772320373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,449 miles
    Test number
    552065869383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DVM

Does T500 DVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 DVM expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 DVM?
The MOT on T500 DVM expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 DVM done?
T500 DVM was recorded at 94,478 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 3,760 miles a year.
Has T500 DVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DVM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T500 DVM 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 T500 DVM find?
T500 DVM passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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